Gallipoli Campaign Historical Map | Available in Paper, Laminate, or Canvas
Step back into history with this extraordinary Bird’s-Eye View of the Dardanelles, originally published in 1917, during the final years of the First World War. This beautifully illustrated map provides a panoramic military perspective of the Gallipoli Peninsula, with fine detail that highlights key Allied landing zones, notable terrain features, and iconic illustrations of battleships, biplanes, and wartime geography.
A stunning artifact of cartographic storytelling, this map is both a historical document and a work of art, ideal for collectors, educators, descendants of ANZACs, and anyone with a deep interest in WWI military history.
Features & Historical Significance
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Originally produced during WWI and first printed on canvas to withstand wartime handling
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Offers a bird’s-eye military illustration of the Gallipoli campaign and Dardanelles Strait
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Clearly marks Allied landing sites, including the ANZAC Cove, Cape Helles, Suvla Bay, and others
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Includes artistic depictions of naval fleets, aerial reconnaissance planes, and coastal fortifications
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Shows the strategic layout of one of the most infamous campaigns in modern warfare
Print & Material Options
This map is now available in three premium formats, each designed to suit a different space or purpose:
Heavyweight Paper (160gsm)
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Perfect for framing behind glass
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Crisp, archival-quality print
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Ideal for home, office, school, or gallery settings
Laminated (Encapsulated)
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Printed on 160gsm paper and encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate
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Durable and waterproof
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Write-on/wipe-off surface—suitable for educators, students, and collectors
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Apply map dots to highlight key locations or points of interest
Canvas (395gsm HP Professional Matte)
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Printed using pigment-based inks for long-lasting colour and clarity
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Fade-resistant and highly durable
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A textured, museum-quality finish that evokes the original wartime canvas printing
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An elegant showpiece for any study, office, or memorial setting
Optional Hang Rails
For laminated and canvas editions, we offer the option of natural timber hang rails, top and bottom, with a hanging cord on the top roller:
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Easy to install—just place a hook on the wall
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Rails are lacquered in a warm timber finish for a traditional look
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A beautiful, frameless presentation that suits classic and modern interiors
Note: Please allow 10 working days for hang-railed maps, as they are custom-assembled by our framer.
Available Sizes
Edition |
Width |
Height |
Large |
900 mm |
710 mm |
Supermap |
1250 mm |
1000 mm |
About the Publication
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Title: Bird’s-Eye View of the Dardanelles
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Originally Published: 1917
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Reproduced from archival sources for historical accuracy
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A powerful tribute to the ANZAC legacy and the Gallipoli campaign
This map isn’t just decoration—it’s a conversation piece, a commemoration, and a reminder of the human stories etched across the ridgelines and beaches of Gallipoli. Whether you're honouring a family connection or simply drawn to the artistry and strategy of early 20th-century military maps, this edition is a compelling addition to any space.