Dardanelles - Birds-Eye View Illustrated Wall Map published 1917

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A stunning artifact of cartographic storytelling, this map is both a historical document and a work of art, ideal for collectors, educators, descendants of ANZACs, and anyone with a deep interest in WWI military history.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

• Originally produced during WWI and first printed on canvas to withstand wartime handling

• Offers a bird’s-eye military illustration of the Gallipoli campaign and Dardanelles Strait

• Clearly marks Allied landing sites, including the ANZAC Cove, Cape Helles, Suvla Bay, and others

• Includes artistic depictions of naval fleets, aerial reconnaissance planes, and coastal fortifications

• 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)

• Perfect for framing behind glass

• Crisp, archival-quality print

• Ideal for home, office, school, or gallery settings

Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Printed on 160gsm paper and encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Durable and waterproof

• Write-on/wipe-off surface—suitable for educators, students, and collectors

• Apply map dots to highlight key locations or points of interest

Canvas (395gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Printed using pigment-based inks for long-lasting colour and clarity

• Fade-resistant and highly durable

• A textured, museum-quality finish that evokes the original wartime canvas printing

• 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:

• Easy to install—just place a hook on the wall

• Rails are lacquered in a warm timber finish for a traditional look

• 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

About the Publication

• Title: Bird’s-Eye View of the Dardanelles

• Originally Published: 1917

• Reproduced from archival sources for historical accuracy

• 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.