
Gallipoli
1916
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The Battle of Gallipoli took place at Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British Empire (including the newly formed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps ANZAC) and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Istanbul, and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides. This is a detailed look at the Battle of Gallipoli including - the planning, the tactics the landings, the Battle itself and the final withdrawal.
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