What a perfect study , i felt too much honoured being part of this. Thanks for giving chance for me to do that, I will always remember you. You are really professionel . Lest we forget
The reason why we honour the memory of falling soldiers who came with an invading army is the ANZAC soldiers' bravery and their conduct of fighting within the rules of war. In strict contrast to that behaviour, the invading Greek army in and around Izmir committed numerous crimes agains women, children and elderly people who were defenceless because the men in fighting age were trying to liberate our motherland under the lead of Atatürk. Thank you for another excellent Vlog with a special value, not only for New Zealand and Australia but also for Türkiye!
Thank you and to all other Turkish people for honoring the soldiers and their bravery on your motherland no less. We're grateful to Hasan our guide for helping us share this important history too 🙏❤️
I have no NZ or Australian relations but I cried listening to Peter reading Ataturk's message for mom's who lost their sons to the war 😭, I cried over the story of the pine tree planted in Australia and the seeds sent to Turkey and what's more I cried because "there is someone at gallipoli" 😭😭😭
Yes, here in Turkiye it is very important the meaning of that place and the words of Ataturk to all Australian and New Zealand soldiers that lost their lives. Helvasi is one of my favorite desserts, yum! Thank you for reading the words of Ataturk ❤❤ What an awesome soul he is. Turks have hearts made of gold. Absolutely beautiful video!
Definitely pulled at our heartstrings being at Gallipoli. Such a staggering loss of life for both the Ottoman and Allied soldiers. Always knew this was going to be the toughest vlog for us to make during our time in Türkiye but we were grateful to have had Hasan as our guide who was so passionate and knowledgeable be involved in this video ❤️
It's heartbreaking to see how beautiful this area is. Yet our Anzacs British and other soldiers would've wished to be anywhere but here at this charnal house. Heartbreaking for us all and the Turks who lost so much. 😢
@@PeterandYen I think the ANZACs joined this war for wealth and material gain. What the British promised them. So you killed the human soul for matter. This is unacceptable and a great embarrassment for you. As a Turk, I think so.
It's so sad that those anzac soldiers wasnt doing anyhting for their country at least Turks died cuz for homeland defence. It must be really hard for all those men realise they are there for nothing and suffering for nothing. Huge respect for those soldiers' bravery and honourful behaviour against Turks and behaving within code of conduct. Rest in peace for all people died in that tragedy.
As an Aussie who has a relative buried at Lone Pine I have to say thank you for this video guys. Safe travels. Also, thanks Hasan for the work you are doing. My sister has been to Gallipoli and our family has a photo of our Great Uncle's grave. She puts it up as her FB profile pic every ANZAC Day.
The emotions can definitely catch you off guard when you learn the history and the sacrifices made by all the soldiers but then to also see how the Turkish people still honored those who they had to fight against on their homeland really exemplifies compassion 🙏 Hasan was a fantastic guide and we're so grateful he was our guide for the day! ❤️
😢 so moving to watch.. those poor soldiers on all sides.. how scary it must have been for them all, especially the young 14 year old boy 😢 Thank you for sharing this video.. a real eye opener for us all.. RIP brave soldiers 🥰 we did go to the museum in Wellington when we visited your beautiful Country xx
Thank you John 🙏 oh that's great you managed to visit Te Papa in Wellington. It's a fantastic museum and the Gallipoli exhibition is incredible with those large scale sculptures!
I had waited for weeks for you guys to go there! Thanks. There were hundreds of thousands of young lives sacrificed because of the arrogant and incompetent British officials. What Ataturk said was very selfless and touching, but sadly, we never learned from history. Thanks, guys.
Thanks for your patience in waiting, hope it was worth it 🙂 we were basically doing a big loop around Turkey so Gallipoli was our last main stop (hence why it took so long to get to this vlog) 🙂 Indeed, for the Turkish people to honor all the fallen soldiers including those fighting against them on their homeland shows so much compassion and humanity. It was a really moving experience for us to be there and see how peaceful and beautiful it is now while knowing the history that occurred.
Thank you so much for this, You thoughtfully presented this video with respect love and sincerity. A beautiful way to complete your Turkey visit. Lest we forget. Ngaa mihi nui korua kei kona te aroha me te whakaaro
Thank you ❤️ it was an important one for us to share with our viewers and we just wanted to do it as thoughtfully and respectfully as we could. We were fortunate to have our guide Hasan who helped us with that too 🙏 Lest we forget ❤️ Ngaa mihi
My wife is Kiwi and she has been there, I will still like to go and see it for myself (with our kids) we have been to the museum in Wellington, where they have the exhibit. That’s really moving. Good video, lotta good information.
That Wellington museum is incredible with those giant ultra life like sculptures. Hope you get the chance to visit Galipolli peninsula one day with your kids 🍀
It's a very good idea of yours to hire a knowledgeable guide in order to receive an unbiased version of what happened there during WWI. Another superb vlog, thank you for that!
Thank you! 🙏 Yes we thought about trying to visit on our own initially but decided it was much better to go with a local guide to help us learn more than what we were familiar with and knew that they would be able to show us the land much better than we could've understood it. A big thank you to Hasan as we couldn't have done this vlog without him 🙂❤️
Very emotional, inspiring & moving vlog. This vlog is dedicated to all Aussies 🇦🇺 & Kiwis 🇳🇿 who fought on WW1. I was really moved & touched by how the ANZAC soldiers dedicated their lives & helped the Turkish troops during the war. I was really listening to Hasan's story & all I can do is pray & give respect to all the ANZAC soldiers who sacrificed their lives & gave peace to this present day. Also, a big shoutout to Hasan for helping you guys on this tour. You can felt Hasan's passion & dedication & he has a huge heart for helping other people. Really inspiring, really knowledgeable. Thank you Hasan!! 😎💖🇹🇷✨ Once again, thank you Peter & Yen for this inspirational & amazing tour. This is ONE OF MY FAVORITE VLOGS of you guys. Didnt expect to move me until watching this till the end. Really moved my heart. Thanks Peter & Yen 😎🇳🇿💖✨
ANZAC soldiers did not help the Turkish troops during the war, it was carnage between an invading army and soldiers defending their motherland. However, soldiers treated each other with respect and praised their bravery. You probably mean to express this fact by saying "helped".
Thank you for your kind words Nikki and yes Hasan was a really wonderful guide. Couldn't have hoped for better. So passionate, knowledgeable and respectful too 🙏 And yes Nuovo is right, Anzac soldiers were the invading army, fighting against the Turkish soldiers (though no one wanted to have to fight against each other) but yet they honor Anzac soldiers on their own motherland in this way which shows true compassion and humanity 🙏❤️
This one touched me more than I thought it would and brought tears to my eyes. Maybe because my dad and his family is from Gelibolu. Thank you for the great video.
It's so touching n heartbreaking knowing what all these fallen heroes have gone thro....n Hassan is a very good guide and also a very kind man ..Tq so much for the work you are doing.🙏🙏
Guys by far your most moving and emotional vid which you put together so beautifully and with so much respect 🙏🙏🙏 Just so Incredibly sad .. and for probably most kiwis and Ozzie’s very hard not to have a tear while watching and listening .. we all knew the your saddest most important vid would be at end of this amazing tour .. so a big Thankyou .. you really nailed this Turkey series .. I’m now going for some tissues .. travel safe guys .. we won’t forget
Thank you so much 🙏 it was an important and special vlog for us to share simply coz we know we've got lots of kiwi and Aussie viewers and many who will probably never set foot in Gallipoli. Need to share the history too lest we forget ❤️🙏 Glad you enjoyed our Turkey vlogs! We had the best time there 👍 back in NZ now, can't believe it's getting close to Christmas!
A little part from a journal of a soldier on 29th division: "We're really screwed, everyone in the division is exhausted. Actually, we shouldn't have taken part in any other attack. The 29th Division will never be the same again. But our superiors still think that we are the same guys on the day of landing. We have changed here. Everyone here thinks now; "Live and protect every living." Also..." These lands belong to the Turks." And more than half of casualties are from Turkish side, so its very touching for us too. Not only for our casualties tho. For all casualties. They land here for no reason. Only political one which i'm sure most of them dont care these political reasons. I read almost every letter and journal from turk side and aussies and zealand. They all suffered and hated to kill each others, but i hope now they are in peace. Even one of the Turk commanders shouted to enemy to "Stop". Aussies were attacking for capturing a hill(dont remember name) and they were supposed to wait for new zealand army support but New zealand army arrival delayed their commander ordered the assault anyways. And it was a suicidal attack :/ division by division they were dying. Turk commander wanted to stop the madness but they did'nt stop. Huge respect for all men lost their lives in there. I'm sorry for ur losses. Brit government made a misstake sadly we payed the price 😢 So thank you for these video.
What an emotional experience visiting a place with such significance in NZ's history. Respect to Hassan, who's clearly a sensitive and knowledgeable guide to such a historic location. Looking at it now, it's hard to picture how it would have been during the campaign, but respect to Hassan, who's clearly a sensitive and knowledgeable guide to such a historic location. I've been aware of Gallipoli since watching the film in school in the 1980s, but it really hit home when I visited the Gallipoli exhibition in Te Papa a few years ago. Lest we forget ❤️
Really special one guys. Thanks very much for making this. It's a big regret of mine that we've not made it there during our couple of trips to Turkey. Next time we'll not be missing it again. Thanks very much. Thomas
This is an amazing video! Once again I love the opening few clips and give just a small incite into what the video is about! Yeah great advice and yeah the day trip with 4 hours drive so that would total 8 hours driving, heck! That looks like a great place to dine and yeah definitely was quite windy! Wonderful view makes up for it though! Yeah looked a wonderful meal! Great you had a guide and wow yeah that coast and water did look like New Zealand! Heck yeah reading those words would have been really difficult, you did so well Peter! Yeah i teared up when Yen was quoting the number of soldiers that fell! Just staggering! What the tour guide does on facebook wow what an amazing service! Finding it really hard watching with tears in my eyes! Yeah so glad you made this video and definitely a very important video and moment in time! Really well done on this! Really, really appreciate you sharing!
It was a very special trip for Yen and I. We were saving it for the last part of our tour of turkey 🇹🇷 had an amazing time here but felt like we couldn't leave without paying tribute to all of those who served. Thanks for watching 🫶
The word 'sombre' was with me throughout the tour and commentary of the war there. We cannot imagine how it would have been to witness and be a part of that. Thanks so much for bringing this to us. Thanks also to connoisseur Peter, the fine food eater. Another deliciously fun review.
Thank you Colin. Really can't help but be moved when you're standing on that land and knowing the history but then seeing how peaceful and beautifully kept the whole place is.. truly shows the humanity and compassion given by the Turkish people to honor all the soldiers on their homeland like that. Also.. that food at Maydos was *chefs kiss* 👍 definitely pleasantly surprised at how good it was since our experience with tour lunches is often pretty average 😅
Hi Peter and Yen, Another really nice video. We’ve enjoyed the last few but I sound like a broken record as all my comments are basically the same. You guys did a great job on this serious subject.
Hi Anthony thank you so much and we appreciate the comments always 👍 helps with the RUclips algorithm and all that which means our videos will hopefully reach more people and history like this can be shared ❤️
Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours ... You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well 🇹🇷🙏
The British Empire sent the Anzacs straight to their deaths. It was known all over the world that Turks would fight until their last breath. The homeland is very sacred for Turks. Winston Churchill suffered his first defeat and left innocent people dead. Rest in peace!
Savage fighting continued for 9 months but would ultimately result in a hard-won victory for the ottoman. They held gallipoli.Almost a hundred ottoman soldiers thier give lives while defending thier homelands. From ours rank came the battle-proven leaders that would go on found the republic of Turkey(Mustafa Kemal Atatürk). Tales of heroism and mateship were pivotal in forging their national identities.
thanks for filming this amazing journey like you guys we also had the legend of the Anzacs taught in school here too I can only imagine how moving the tour thru Gallipoli was. In 2022 we visited hellfire pass in Thailand probably the 2nd most historic place in Anzac history it was the most surreal experience
You're so right it is such a surreal experience, you can't help but be moved and get swept up with emotion when you think about the history that lays under your feet and where you're walking... all the loss of life and sacrifices made by the brave soldiers. Lest we forget ❤️
Hey Peter. Great content and brilliantly presented by you and Yen. Little correction at 2:31 as its not been known as conatantinoole since 1453 mate! ........The fall of Constantinople, also known as the conquest of Constantinople, was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by the Ottoman Empire. The city was captured on 29 May 1453 as part of the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April.
The Australian landings were not filled with heavy casualties rather as he said up on the bluffs and trying to take hill700 is where we lost allot of guys. ANZAC Corp command on the 3rd day actually asked to be withdrawn and landed at Suvla I think? as the position was untenable. This was denied by HQ and the bloodbath commenced. Our task was Hill 700 as the straights were visible from the peak.
14...wow....Thank you guys for sharing this important part of history.... "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Which is why we must always remember these brave men (lest we forget) ❤️ and yea 14 so young! There were highschool Turkish students too that also bravely fought to protect their homeland.. classrooms of boys that sadly never returned 💔😢
Good work again… Just one question guys. Did you count how many different courses have you had during your trip throughout Türkiye? And have you seen such a variety anywhere else ? Regards and greetings..
Hello Ötüken, did you mean how many places? We didn't count but it was quite a lot hahaha. Spent three wonderful months in Türkiye. Would love to come back and explore the south and south west one day as well as see all our friends that we met during this trip. As for the variety, I think no where can come close. The region of Anatolia has the incredible history of multiple civilisations as well as spectacular natural wonders. We loved it all ❤️
@@PeterandYen Ah my bad 🤦. By “course”, I meant the types of meals. In other words, the variety of the Turkish cuisine :))) But thanks for your very kind words. Kind regards.
Hi Yen and Peter, off subject and not looking for spoilers but I assume you will be coming back to Aotearoa at some point to do more local content. Given that assumption, I think you would enjoy the Out There Living RUclips channel about the geology and landforms of New Zealand, I think It would be a excellent resource for you to find new or even revisit interesting places to make content if or when back here. Anyway just a thought. 😁
If there was a second Atatürk was born I believe with his ideas world will be in peace As an Australian I think hi was one that loved humanity just defended his land and respected those young solders sent to fight by the colony once they died as johnys became Mehmets in our soil Mustafa Kemal Atatürk 🇦🇺
İngiliz postalının dokunduğu her yerde sadece kan, gözyaşı ve ölüm vardır, sömürgecilik vardır, şuraya bak dostum her yer mezarlık, oysaki bugün buralar turistler için birer tatil cenneti olabilirdi.
The Gallipoli campaign was poorly conceived and a bloodbath for everyone involved, from the Turkish defenders to the multi national invaders. It's often overlooked how many non British, non ANZAC participants there were including Indian, New Foundland, French, Algerians, Tunisians and West Africans there were. Even Russia provided support. Such a tragedy 😢
Such destruction and staggering loss of lives from so many nations. The Gallipoli peninsula actually has a lot of memorials honoring all the fallen soldiers but we went on just the Anzac trail. Man.. imagine having to fight for your colonizers ay, terrible on a whole other level.
Thank you for highlighting this important but hardly mentioned fact of the invasion. There was also the sea battle. The largest armada of WWI consisting of numerous British, French, Italian heavy battle ships, cruisers and other warships tried to break through the sea defenses of the Turkish armed forces and had to withdraw after heavy losses caused by artillery fire from both sides of the Dardanelles and by sea mines. The invasion was the second stage after this first failed attack.
@@nuovonovathegreatoutdoors there are so many fascinating facts about this tragic event. New Foundland fought even though they weren't even part of Canada, not joining until 1949. War always leads to weird things...
@@PeterandYenErr no one had to fight for their colonisers at all. Unlike in Britain conscription was never introduced in Australia. You appears to be forgetting all the good positive things the British brought. Making both Oz and NZ the successful countries they are.
Great video... Sadly, Aussies, on every 25th of Aptil, Anzac Day, say that their soldiers sacrificed themselves for the nation's freedom. Thats nothing but a BS. They were there to BLINDLY obey the UK and INVADE someone else's land... This is NOTHING to be proud of. its even more sad that in MOST ceremonies they do not even acknowledge what they tried doing and bravery of Turkish soldiers who just defended their own country.
Yeah you know Turkey was at war with Britain and there for the commonwealth troops. Turkey took the side of Germany in WW1. So no not BS at all. Lest we forget.
@@sugarkane4830 no pumpkin. Turkey did not attack britts at all. So it s full on BS. Like they did for centuries, britts wanted to do what they do best ; invade, conquer and colonize. However, the colonoscopy they received from Turks who DEFENDED their lands was obviously so unforgettable that every year on April 25th, they remember and embrace their greed, stupidity and know how honorable for them to have their asses handed to them by Turks. Cheers...
@@sugarkane4830 also britts LIED to Aussies about Turks. Today the Aussies acknowledge by saying they went there and just saw people who were just defending their country. Typical britts telling lies to get what they want....lol
Why is there nothing about the war that happened this happened. You are giving numbers in meters. You fought against people who believed in what and who had feelings. Tell me this, this way of explaining is stupid. Can you reflect, at least a little, what happened that day?
We Turks never hate Anzacs because they were victims too ,Britain bringed that childs to our land and they dont have any idea about us ,they were just young adventurers thats all ,we are living free at Roman legacy (Anatolia)nearly 1000 years if they can think what s the meaning of this i m sure they wouldnt come
What a perfect study , i felt too much honoured being part of this. Thanks for giving chance for me to do that, I will always remember you.
You are really professionel .
Lest we forget
Thank you so much Hasan for being our amazing guide and helping us to share this history with others too. Lest we forget ❤️🙏
The reason why we honour the memory of falling soldiers who came with an invading army is the ANZAC soldiers' bravery and their conduct of fighting within the rules of war. In strict contrast to that behaviour, the invading Greek army in and around Izmir committed numerous crimes agains women, children and elderly people who were defenceless because the men in fighting age were trying to liberate our motherland under the lead of Atatürk. Thank you for another excellent Vlog with a special value, not only for New Zealand and Australia but also for Türkiye!
Thank you and to all other Turkish people for honoring the soldiers and their bravery on your motherland no less. We're grateful to Hasan our guide for helping us share this important history too 🙏❤️
I have no NZ or Australian relations but I cried listening to Peter reading Ataturk's message for mom's who lost their sons to the war 😭, I cried over the story of the pine tree planted in Australia and the seeds sent to Turkey and what's more I cried because "there is someone at gallipoli" 😭😭😭
Very well done and emotional too . I did tear up a bit when Peter read out Ataturk's words on the memorial . We Will Remember Them .
Thank you Rex. Yea the emotions catch you a bit off guard don't they.. very moving words and especially so being there in person 🙏
Yes, here in Turkiye it is very important the meaning of that place and the words of Ataturk to all Australian and New Zealand soldiers that lost their lives.
Helvasi is one of my favorite desserts, yum!
Thank you for reading the words of Ataturk ❤❤
What an awesome soul he is. Turks have hearts made of gold.
Absolutely beautiful video!
Definitely pulled at our heartstrings being at Gallipoli. Such a staggering loss of life for both the Ottoman and Allied soldiers. Always knew this was going to be the toughest vlog for us to make during our time in Türkiye but we were grateful to have had Hasan as our guide who was so passionate and knowledgeable be involved in this video ❤️
@@PeterandYen thank you guys!
Thank you Peter and Yen for sharing, from an Aussie. Very well done.
Thanks Matthew, it was definitely a poignant experience.
It's heartbreaking to see how beautiful this area is. Yet our Anzacs British and other soldiers would've wished to be anywhere but here at this charnal house. Heartbreaking for us all and the Turks who lost so much. 😢
So true, such a huge loss of life and so much suffering 😔
@@PeterandYen I think the ANZACs joined this war for wealth and material gain.
What the British promised them.
So you killed the human soul for matter.
This is unacceptable and a great embarrassment for you.
As a Turk, I think so.
It's so sad that those anzac soldiers wasnt doing anyhting for their country at least Turks died cuz for homeland defence. It must be really hard for all those men realise they are there for nothing and suffering for nothing. Huge respect for those soldiers' bravery and honourful behaviour against Turks and behaving within code of conduct. Rest in peace for all people died in that tragedy.
As an Aussie who has a relative buried at Lone Pine I have to say thank you for this video guys. Safe travels.
Also, thanks Hasan for the work you are doing. My sister has been to Gallipoli and our family has a photo of our Great Uncle's grave. She puts it up as her FB profile pic every ANZAC Day.
This is so touching. Even I have nothing related with these soldiers, I got tears. Thanks to Hasan the great guide for the information.
The emotions can definitely catch you off guard when you learn the history and the sacrifices made by all the soldiers but then to also see how the Turkish people still honored those who they had to fight against on their homeland really exemplifies compassion 🙏 Hasan was a fantastic guide and we're so grateful he was our guide for the day! ❤️
Great to watch a video which carries special historical significance for the ANZAC's. An excellent moving video, guys. Well done !
Thank you, it was definitely a moving experience to be walking around where all the soldiers fought so bravely and sacrificed their lives.
Nice video guys. It was great to see Hassan. I had him as a tour guide when over there 10 years ago, and he was very good then too.
He's fantastic 🙂 we got really lucky to have him as our guide and even more lucky that we were the only ones on the tour that day 👍
😢 so moving to watch.. those poor soldiers on all sides.. how scary it must have been for them all, especially the young 14 year old boy 😢 Thank you for sharing this video.. a real eye opener for us all.. RIP brave soldiers 🥰 we did go to the museum in Wellington when we visited your beautiful Country xx
Thank you John 🙏 oh that's great you managed to visit Te Papa in Wellington. It's a fantastic museum and the Gallipoli exhibition is incredible with those large scale sculptures!
Beautiful job guys.
Thank you David 👍
I had waited for weeks for you guys to go there! Thanks. There were hundreds of thousands of young lives sacrificed because of the arrogant and incompetent British officials. What Ataturk said was very selfless and touching, but sadly, we never learned from history. Thanks, guys.
Thanks for your patience in waiting, hope it was worth it 🙂 we were basically doing a big loop around Turkey so Gallipoli was our last main stop (hence why it took so long to get to this vlog) 🙂 Indeed, for the Turkish people to honor all the fallen soldiers including those fighting against them on their homeland shows so much compassion and humanity. It was a really moving experience for us to be there and see how peaceful and beautiful it is now while knowing the history that occurred.
Thank you so much for this, You thoughtfully presented this video with respect love and sincerity. A beautiful way to complete your Turkey visit. Lest we forget. Ngaa mihi nui korua kei kona te aroha me te whakaaro
Thank you ❤️ it was an important one for us to share with our viewers and we just wanted to do it as thoughtfully and respectfully as we could. We were fortunate to have our guide Hasan who helped us with that too 🙏 Lest we forget ❤️ Ngaa mihi
very nice video, tell the world this story
Thank you. Lest we forget ❤️
My wife is Kiwi and she has been there, I will still like to go and see it for myself (with our kids) we have been to the museum in Wellington, where they have the exhibit. That’s really moving. Good video, lotta good information.
That Wellington museum is incredible with those giant ultra life like sculptures. Hope you get the chance to visit Galipolli peninsula one day with your kids 🍀
Hi from Florida. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks and Be Safe.
Hiya Bob, same to you 🎄🙂🎉👋
It's a very good idea of yours to hire a knowledgeable guide in order to receive an unbiased version of what happened there during WWI. Another superb vlog, thank you for that!
Thank you! 🙏 Yes we thought about trying to visit on our own initially but decided it was much better to go with a local guide to help us learn more than what we were familiar with and knew that they would be able to show us the land much better than we could've understood it. A big thank you to Hasan as we couldn't have done this vlog without him 🙂❤️
Very emotional, inspiring & moving vlog.
This vlog is dedicated to all Aussies 🇦🇺 & Kiwis 🇳🇿 who fought on WW1.
I was really moved & touched by how the ANZAC soldiers dedicated their lives & helped the Turkish troops during the war.
I was really listening to Hasan's story & all I can do is pray & give respect to all the ANZAC soldiers who sacrificed their lives & gave peace to this present day.
Also, a big shoutout to Hasan for helping you guys on this tour. You can felt Hasan's passion & dedication & he has a huge heart for helping other people. Really inspiring, really knowledgeable.
Thank you Hasan!! 😎💖🇹🇷✨
Once again, thank you Peter & Yen for this inspirational & amazing tour. This is ONE OF MY FAVORITE VLOGS of you guys.
Didnt expect to move me until watching this till the end. Really moved my heart.
Thanks Peter & Yen 😎🇳🇿💖✨
ANZAC soldiers did not help the Turkish troops during the war, it was carnage between an invading army and soldiers defending their motherland. However, soldiers treated each other with respect and praised their bravery. You probably mean to express this fact by saying "helped".
@@nuovonovathegreatoutdoors ok....
Thank you for your kind words Nikki and yes Hasan was a really wonderful guide. Couldn't have hoped for better. So passionate, knowledgeable and respectful too 🙏
And yes Nuovo is right, Anzac soldiers were the invading army, fighting against the Turkish soldiers (though no one wanted to have to fight against each other) but yet they honor Anzac soldiers on their own motherland in this way which shows true compassion and humanity 🙏❤️
@@PeterandYen very true. thank you Peter & Yen . Really appreciate your reply. 💖🙏✨
Great vlog.
Thank you 🙂
This one touched me more than I thought it would and brought tears to my eyes. Maybe because my dad and his family is from Gelibolu. Thank you for the great video.
Thanks for watching ❤️ it was a very touching experience for Yen and I too
It's so touching n heartbreaking knowing what all these fallen heroes have gone thro....n Hassan is a very good guide and also a very kind man ..Tq so much for the work you are doing.🙏🙏
Yes indeed. We were very fortunate and grateful to have had Hasan as our guide 🙏❤️ He was excellent and extremely thorough and knowledgeable.
What an amazing but poignant experience. Excellent video guys.
Thanks guys 🙏 really couldn't help but get the feels while walking across that land knowing the history that occurred just a century ago.
Guys by far your most moving and emotional vid which you put together so beautifully and with so much respect 🙏🙏🙏
Just so Incredibly sad .. and for probably most kiwis and Ozzie’s very hard not to have a tear while watching and listening .. we all knew the your saddest most important vid would be at end of this amazing tour ..
so a big Thankyou .. you really nailed this Turkey series .. I’m now going for some tissues .. travel safe guys .. we won’t forget
Thank you so much 🙏 it was an important and special vlog for us to share simply coz we know we've got lots of kiwi and Aussie viewers and many who will probably never set foot in Gallipoli. Need to share the history too lest we forget ❤️🙏 Glad you enjoyed our Turkey vlogs! We had the best time there 👍 back in NZ now, can't believe it's getting close to Christmas!
I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you so much. You have inspired me to plan a trip to Gallipoli
No worries, I hope you're able to visit 😊👍
A little part from a journal of a soldier on 29th division:
"We're really screwed, everyone in the division is exhausted. Actually, we shouldn't have taken part in any other attack.
The 29th Division will never be the same again. But our superiors still think that we are the same guys on the day of landing. We have changed here.
Everyone here thinks now;
"Live and protect every living."
Also..." These lands belong to the Turks."
And more than half of casualties are from Turkish side, so its very touching for us too. Not only for our casualties tho. For all casualties. They land here for no reason. Only political one which i'm sure most of them dont care these political reasons. I read almost every letter and journal from turk side and aussies and zealand. They all suffered and hated to kill each others, but i hope now they are in peace.
Even one of the Turk commanders shouted to enemy to "Stop". Aussies were attacking for capturing a hill(dont remember name) and they were supposed to wait for new zealand army support but New zealand army arrival delayed their commander ordered the assault anyways. And it was a suicidal attack :/ division by division they were dying. Turk commander wanted to stop the madness but they did'nt stop. Huge respect for all men lost their lives in there. I'm sorry for ur losses. Brit government made a misstake sadly we payed the price 😢
So thank you for these video.
What an emotional experience visiting a place with such significance in NZ's history.
Respect to Hassan, who's clearly a sensitive and knowledgeable guide to such a historic location.
Looking at it now, it's hard to picture how it would have been during the campaign, but respect to Hassan, who's clearly a sensitive and knowledgeable guide to such a historic location.
I've been aware of Gallipoli since watching the film in school in the 1980s, but it really hit home when I visited the Gallipoli exhibition in Te Papa a few years ago.
Lest we forget ❤️
It really was and we were so glad to have had Hassan as our guide ❤️🙏
Lest we forget ❤️
Really special one guys. Thanks very much for making this. It's a big regret of mine that we've not made it there during our couple of trips to Turkey. Next time we'll not be missing it again. Thanks very much. Thomas
Hey mate hope you're going well. You'll be able to make the trip with the new addition sometime in the future that'd be super cool 😁✌️
I remember the day it stands clear in my mind we stood down in Dun Laoghaire to wave you goodbye , 4000 Irish men ❤
Thank you for going - I've always wanted to see it. It was really moving.
❤️❤️🙏 hope that you'll be able to visit in person one day too
This is an amazing video! Once again I love the opening few clips and give just a small incite into what the video is about! Yeah great advice and yeah the day trip with 4 hours drive so that would total 8 hours driving, heck! That looks like a great place to dine and yeah definitely was quite windy! Wonderful view makes up for it though! Yeah looked a wonderful meal! Great you had a guide and wow yeah that coast and water did look like New Zealand! Heck yeah reading those words would have been really difficult, you did so well Peter! Yeah i teared up when Yen was quoting the number of soldiers that fell! Just staggering! What the tour guide does on facebook wow what an amazing service! Finding it really hard watching with tears in my eyes! Yeah so glad you made this video and definitely a very important video and moment in time! Really well done on this! Really, really appreciate you sharing!
It was a very special trip for Yen and I. We were saving it for the last part of our tour of turkey 🇹🇷 had an amazing time here but felt like we couldn't leave without paying tribute to all of those who served. Thanks for watching 🫶
I'm Filipino, but this really moved me. Love and respect to Aussies and Kiwis.
The place is beautiful and tranquillity. It's a beautiful place for those heroes to rest in peace.
Very true it's a lovely area 🌿 🇳🇿 🇦🇺 🇹🇷
You've moved me to visit this historic place on our upcoming trip to Turkey. Thanks very much!
No worries thank you for watching. Hope you have a great trip to turkey 🇹🇷 👍
The word 'sombre' was with me throughout the tour and commentary of the war there. We cannot imagine how it would have been to witness and be a part of that. Thanks so much for bringing this to us.
Thanks also to connoisseur Peter, the fine food eater. Another deliciously fun review.
Thank you Colin. Really can't help but be moved when you're standing on that land and knowing the history but then seeing how peaceful and beautifully kept the whole place is.. truly shows the humanity and compassion given by the Turkish people to honor all the soldiers on their homeland like that.
Also.. that food at Maydos was *chefs kiss* 👍 definitely pleasantly surprised at how good it was since our experience with tour lunches is often pretty average 😅
@@PeterandYen Chefs kiss, that is a cool name 🙂
and I just went to Omaha Beach for a very similar experience. it's important to never forget
Very true, lest we forget ❤️
It’s crazy how such a beautiful place had such a dark history
Thank you for the historical insight. Peter and Yen, another great video!
👍 no worries thank you for watching 😁
A respectful vlog for fallen soldiers from Turkey, New Zealand and Australia 🙏🏻, regards from Penang on a food tour
Have a great week
Thank you LH 🙏 definitely a poignant vlog for us to share. Hope you have a great week ahead too 👋
Hi Peter and Yen,
Another really nice video. We’ve enjoyed the last few but I sound like a broken record as all my comments are basically the same.
You guys did a great job on this serious subject.
Hi Anthony thank you so much and we appreciate the comments always 👍 helps with the RUclips algorithm and all that which means our videos will hopefully reach more people and history like this can be shared ❤️
You guys are the best in what you do!
Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives ... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours ... You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well 🇹🇷🙏
The British Empire sent the Anzacs straight to their deaths. It was known all over the world that Turks would fight until their last breath. The homeland is very sacred for Turks.
Winston Churchill suffered his first defeat and left innocent people dead. Rest in peace!
Oh rubbish there was more British killed at Gallipoli
What a moving clip..thanks for sharing this..God bless the Anzacs
Very informative and moving, a great tribute to the Anzacs. Hopefully one day, i may get to visit Gallipoli. 💞 🇬🇧
Thank you, hope you get a chance to visit in the future
Savage fighting continued for 9 months but would ultimately result in a hard-won victory for the ottoman.
They held gallipoli.Almost a hundred ottoman soldiers thier give lives while defending thier homelands.
From ours rank came the battle-proven leaders that would go on found the republic of Turkey(Mustafa Kemal Atatürk).
Tales of heroism and mateship were pivotal in forging their national identities.
thanks for filming this amazing journey like you guys we also had the legend of the Anzacs taught in school here too I can only imagine how moving the tour thru Gallipoli was. In 2022 we visited hellfire pass in Thailand probably the 2nd most historic place in Anzac history it was the most surreal experience
You're so right it is such a surreal experience, you can't help but be moved and get swept up with emotion when you think about the history that lays under your feet and where you're walking... all the loss of life and sacrifices made by the brave soldiers. Lest we forget ❤️
rest in peace all soldiers
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Hey Peter. Great content and brilliantly presented by you and Yen. Little correction at 2:31 as its not been known as conatantinoole since 1453 mate! ........The fall of Constantinople, also known as the conquest of Constantinople, was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire by the Ottoman Empire. The city was captured on 29 May 1453 as part of the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April.
Good info, travelling there in Oct and will def book the tour with Hasan. Cheers
Hope you have a great trip 😊 ✌️
The Australian landings were not filled with heavy casualties rather as he said up on the bluffs and trying to take hill700 is where we lost allot of guys.
ANZAC Corp command on the 3rd day actually asked to be withdrawn and landed at Suvla I think? as the position was untenable. This was denied by HQ and the bloodbath commenced.
Our task was Hill 700 as the straights were visible from the peak.
Gallipoli was a very emotionally draining day. I’m an Aussie 🇦🇺
Definitely his home hard for us in NZ and AU. But it was so important for us to visit and pay our respects.
That was a great video
Thank you 🙂
14...wow....Thank you guys for sharing this important part of history.... "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Which is why we must always remember these brave men (lest we forget) ❤️ and yea 14 so young! There were highschool Turkish students too that also bravely fought to protect their homeland.. classrooms of boys that sadly never returned 💔😢
Very interesting thanks
perfect video thank you
My great grandfather Thomas Joseph canny was a lighthorseman at Beersheba and Gallipoli in the first world war
Good work again…
Just one question guys. Did you count how many different courses have you had during your trip throughout Türkiye?
And have you seen such a variety anywhere else ?
Regards and greetings..
Hello Ötüken, did you mean how many places? We didn't count but it was quite a lot hahaha. Spent three wonderful months in Türkiye. Would love to come back and explore the south and south west one day as well as see all our friends that we met during this trip.
As for the variety, I think no where can come close. The region of Anatolia has the incredible history of multiple civilisations as well as spectacular natural wonders. We loved it all ❤️
@@PeterandYen Ah my bad 🤦.
By “course”, I meant the types of meals. In other words, the variety of the Turkish cuisine :)))
But thanks for your very kind words.
Kind regards.
Oh no that's my bad for not understanding hahaha 😂🙏 it was probably a lot too though 🤣 Turkish food is so good! ❤️❤️
Hi Yen and Peter, off subject and not looking for spoilers but I assume you will be coming back to Aotearoa at some point to do more local content. Given that assumption, I think you would enjoy the Out There Living RUclips channel about the geology and landforms of New Zealand, I think It would be a excellent resource for you to find new or even revisit interesting places to make content if or when back here. Anyway just a thought. 😁
Thanks for the suggestion! We'll have to check it out 🙂👍 NZ does have a lot of great geological wonders!
If there was a second Atatürk was born I believe with his ideas world will be in peace
As an Australian I think hi was one that loved humanity just defended his land and respected those young solders sent to fight by the colony once they died as johnys became Mehmets in our soil
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk 🇦🇺
İngiliz postalının dokunduğu her yerde sadece kan, gözyaşı ve ölüm vardır, sömürgecilik vardır, şuraya bak dostum her yer mezarlık, oysaki bugün buralar turistler için birer tatil cenneti olabilirdi.
Funny that when it was the British who put an end to slavery. Turkey joined the war. They joined it on the wrong side.
Rubbish.
Rubbish.
good video beautiful
Thank you Joseph
Are you Vietnamese or from Thailand?
The Gallipoli campaign was poorly conceived and a bloodbath for everyone involved, from the Turkish defenders to the multi national invaders. It's often overlooked how many non British, non ANZAC participants there were including Indian, New Foundland, French, Algerians, Tunisians and West Africans there were. Even Russia provided support. Such a tragedy 😢
Such destruction and staggering loss of lives from so many nations. The Gallipoli peninsula actually has a lot of memorials honoring all the fallen soldiers but we went on just the Anzac trail. Man.. imagine having to fight for your colonizers ay, terrible on a whole other level.
Thank you for highlighting this important but hardly mentioned fact of the invasion. There was also the sea battle. The largest armada of WWI consisting of numerous British, French, Italian heavy battle ships, cruisers and other warships tried to break through the sea defenses of the Turkish armed forces and had to withdraw after heavy losses caused by artillery fire from both sides of the Dardanelles and by sea mines. The invasion was the second stage after this first failed attack.
@@PeterandYen sadly lots of people died to protect their colonisers ☹️
@@nuovonovathegreatoutdoors there are so many fascinating facts about this tragic event. New Foundland fought even though they weren't even part of Canada, not joining until 1949. War always leads to weird things...
@@PeterandYenErr no one had to fight for their colonisers at all. Unlike in Britain conscription was never introduced in Australia. You appears to be forgetting all the good positive things the British brought. Making both Oz and NZ the successful countries they are.
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Great video...
Sadly, Aussies, on every 25th of Aptil, Anzac Day, say that their soldiers sacrificed themselves for the nation's freedom. Thats nothing but a BS. They were there to BLINDLY obey the UK and INVADE someone else's land... This is NOTHING to be proud of. its even more sad that in MOST ceremonies they do not even acknowledge what they tried doing and bravery of Turkish soldiers who just defended their own country.
Yeah you know Turkey was at war with Britain and there for the commonwealth troops. Turkey took the side of Germany in WW1. So no not BS at all. Lest we forget.
@@sugarkane4830 no pumpkin. Turkey did not attack britts at all. So it s full on BS. Like they did for centuries, britts wanted to do what they do best ; invade, conquer and colonize.
However, the colonoscopy they received from Turks who DEFENDED their lands was obviously so unforgettable that every year on April 25th, they remember and embrace their greed, stupidity and know how honorable for them to have their asses handed to them by Turks.
Cheers...
@@sugarkane4830 also britts LIED to Aussies about Turks. Today the Aussies acknowledge by saying they went there and just saw people who were just defending their country. Typical britts telling lies to get what they want....lol
@@sugarkane4830 lest we forget for sure. Turkish soldiers died for their country... they didnt die to ease greed, invade and colonize
Cliffs of gallipoli sabaton
My Great Grandfather Mustafa Osman Fought in Gallipoli against the british 🫡🇹🇷
This is so sad... sounds so much like DDay 😭😭😭
Yea and to think that was just in the Gallipoli campaign 😢
dont come again with the same intensions anzacs!
The word you mentioned in min 12 does not belong to Atatürk.
Şükrü Kaya, who wrote that word, History is a mystery.
Why is there nothing about the war that happened this happened. You are giving numbers in meters.
You fought against people who believed in what and who had feelings. Tell me this, this way of explaining is stupid.
Can you reflect, at least a little, what happened that day?
My Grandads uncle was killed up Chunuk Bair on the 8th August, Pvt Ernest Shaw Hill, Auckland Infantry. He's one of the missing
We Turks never hate Anzacs because they were victims too ,Britain bringed that childs to our land and they dont have any idea about us ,they were just young adventurers thats all ,we are living free at Roman legacy (Anatolia)nearly 1000 years if they can think what s the meaning of this i m sure they wouldnt come
You know you were at war with Britain do you?