Historians uncover the truth of Gallipoli's underground war between Diggers and Turks

By Nick Miller
Updated September 16 2014 - 4:08pm, first published 4:55am
A member of the archaeologist team displays a battlefield find – with Anzac Cove in the background. Photo: Nick Miller
A member of the archaeologist team displays a battlefield find – with Anzac Cove in the background. Photo: Nick Miller
Men of the 6th Field Battery on water-carrying fatigues stop for a rest and a smoke.  Photo: From 'Anzac & Empire'.
Men of the 6th Field Battery on water-carrying fatigues stop for a rest and a smoke. Photo: From 'Anzac & Empire'.
Rear Admiral Simon Harrington, manager of Australia’s study team, examines an archaeological find with ANZAC Cove and The Sphinx in the background. Photo: Nick Miller
Rear Admiral Simon Harrington, manager of Australia’s study team, examines an archaeological find with ANZAC Cove and The Sphinx in the background. Photo: Nick Miller
Dr Ian McGibbon looks over the battlefield. Photo: Nick Miller
Dr Ian McGibbon looks over the battlefield. Photo: Nick Miller
Mel Gibson (left) and Mark Lee in Peter Weir's classic film Gallipoli (1981). New Zealand director Peter Jackson is looking to make a companion film from the New Zealand perspective. Photo: Supplied
Mel Gibson (left) and Mark Lee in Peter Weir's classic film Gallipoli (1981). New Zealand director Peter Jackson is looking to make a companion film from the New Zealand perspective. Photo: Supplied

Gallipoli, Turkey: Two middle-aged historians are standing in ditches throwing rocks at each other.