Sabaton History — Season 1, Episode 33: Cliffs of Gallipoli Part 2 – The Great War

Episode synopsis

The second part of our coverage of the Sabaton song Cliffs of Gallipoli is about the brutal fighting that took place once the landings had come to a standstill. A stalemate similar to the Western Front caused thousands of Ottoman and Allied soldiers to have to endure endless charges, barrages, sniper fire in addition to the hot summer climate of South-Eastern Europe.

About Sabaton History

Sabaton History informs you of the historical background behind all Sabaton songs. Pär and Joakim from Sabaton and historian Indy Neidell from TimeGhost/World War Two will take you on an awesome adventure through the history, the creative process and untold stories behind the Sabaton songs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E140:1 - The Battle of Wizna
• E2Blood of Bannockburn – War of Scottish Independence
• E3Panzerkampf – The Battle of Kursk
• E4To Hell and Back – Audie Murphy
• E5Last Dying Breath – The Defence of Belgrade
• E6Talvisota – The Winter War
• E7Shiroyama – The Satsuma Rebellion
• E8Smoking Snakes – Brazilian Expeditionary Force
• E9The Carolean's Prayer – Soldiers of the Swedish Kings
• E10Fields of Verdun – The Battle of Verdun
• E11Saboteurs – Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
• E12Bismarck – Battle of the Atlantic