In an effort to re-invigorate the stalled Gallipoli campaign an Allied force under Lieutenant-General Hon Sir Frederick Stopford had landed at Suvla Bay on 7–8 August 1915. The beach led to a plain overlooked by a range of hills. Stopford (who set up his command post in a sloop – HMS "Jonquil" – anchored offshore) took the beaches but waited whilst stores were landed before occupying the empty hills. By the time he decided to move upon them the Turks had filled them full of artillery and infantry. 163rd Brigade, consisting of the 1/5th Suffolks, 1/4th &amp; 1/5th Norfolk Regiment, and 1/8th Hampshires (IoW Rifles) ,was landed on 10 August 1915 in order to attack the Turkish positions on Anafurta Ridge. Stopford delayed the attack, wishing to make good losses in his lines, until pressured by the overall commander, General Sir Ian Hamilton, to order the attack. This delay gave the Turks full warning of the impending attack.