The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership. Firepower 3: Naval Gunfire at Gallipoli
Sep 26, 2018
Commander David Stevens, a Royal Australian Navy Reserve officer and historian, delves into the pivotal role of naval gunfire support during the Gallipoli campaign. He discusses the coordination challenges between land and naval forces and the limited artillery available. Stevens highlights how naval fire impacted morale and strategy, recounting specific successes and failures of bombardments. He examines the legacy of these efforts for the Australian Defence Force today, illustrating lessons on joint operations and adapting tactics to terrain.
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Challenges of Naval Gunfire
- Naval gunfire support at Gallipoli faced major challenges due to terrain and equipment limitations.
- Flat trajectories and inadequate fuses rendered shell impacts less effective against entrenched enemies.
Need for Joint Doctrine
- Naval gunfire coordination suffered from poor communications and a lack of joint doctrine.
- The difficulties highlighted the need for improved joint warfare techniques and interoperability.
Terminology Confusion Example
- Misunderstanding between Navy and Army timings caused operational confusion during the campaign.
- A cruiser captain apologized for leaving early due to different interpretations of "morning."