Channel: Dark Docs

Category: Education

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Description: It was 1915 in the Gallipoli peninsula, and the odds were not promising for the Australian invaders facing the local Ottomans. The ambitious amphibious landing in late April had not only undermined the Australian forces, but also their spirits as the Turkish snipers took their toll on them. Among those recruited as reinforcements was Private Billy Sing, a horse driver turned sniper that would single-handedly reignite the Australians’ morale. Hiding in the cliffs with his fellow Anzacs, Sing’s name would earn a place among the most prolific snipers in the world, so much so that the Turks were forced to send their most lethal soldier to stop the sneaky Australian. Then, one fateful day during the 8-month campaign, Sing looked into Abdul the Terrible’s eyes and grunted:“It’s me or him.” - As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -