Gallipoli Games Gallipoli Games The inaugural Gallipoli Games is being held in 2015 under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey. It is being held to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign and is intended to be held every two years. The Games have the motto: "On the land their ancestors sacrificed their lives 100 years ago, they are now competing for peace." University students from seven countries - Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, India, Germany, France and the Great Britain are eligible to compete. Torch relay commenced in March 2015 and it visited the seven participating
Gallipoli (miniseries) Gallipoli (miniseries) Gallipoli is a seven-part Australian television drama miniseries that was telecast on the Nine Network in 2015, the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. The series premiered on 9 February 2015, and concluded four weeks later. It is adapted from the best-selling book "Gallipoli" by Les Carlyon. "Gallipoli" was produced by Endemol Australia and was shot over a three-month period commencing on 17 March 2014. Rehearsals began in early March 2014 and cast-members also undertook some military training in Melbourne before filming began. Filming took place in Melbourne and surrounding areas, including Bacchus Marsh and Werribee. The 25