{"product_id":"ga034","title":"GA034 - Whale Boat, Gallipoli 1915  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGA034 - Whale Boat, Gallipoli 1915 | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Gallipoli 1915 collection with Whale Boat, Gallipoli 1915, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is the Allied campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. The Gallipoli campaign placed troops in difficult terrain under constant pressure. Beach landings, improvised defences and the endurance of Australian and other Allied forces form the heart of many displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhale Boat, Gallipoli 1915 draws attention to the maritime side of the Gallipoli landings. The movement of men and equipment between boats and shore was central to the opening of the campaign, making the subject especially useful in a beach scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercraft change the shape of a scene by giving figures a point of arrival, departure or passage. A landing or harbour can be made meaningful with just a few carefully arranged characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on an ANZAC beach landing, hillside trench or shoreline, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave space along the imagined shoreline or quay to keep the purpose of the craft clear. Figures boarding, disembarking or watching from shore can link the model to the larger event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with ANZACs, Royal Navy sailors and Gallipoli accessories, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the determination and hardship of the Gallipoli campaign. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is equally suitable as a stand-alone subject or as one part of a carefully arranged story from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419469799706,"sku":"GA034","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GA034.jpg?v=1794303799","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ga034","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}