6. Lack of Supplies and Reinforcement
Many soldiers complained about the lack of food and water that was prevalent during months. Since the peninsula was a dry place, fresh water was scarce and therefore had to be rationed. Getting the supplies was arduous too, brought by the sea in tanks which were then delivered to the soldiers in the trenches. The food, which included jam, biscuits and tin cans with bully beef was a source of complaint due to its limited range, small rations, and insipidity.
On the other side, the Ottomans received food from nearby villages and cooked in brick ovens. These shortages, coupled with harsh climatic and living conditions, soon took their toll on the men. Moreover, with only five divisions, a small number of suitable landing beaches and logistical problems, the operation would prove to be complicated. On top of that, the Allied casualties in the Gallipoli Campaign were rapidly mounting as there were not enough medical personnel and only a few hospitals to attend to the injured. The following faces of the battle became an insurmountable hurdle as the Turks through frantic attacks continued to push the Allied forces back.