The attempted passage, first tried with the fleet, was repelled by mines and coastal defenses. The subsequent land landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula were likewise unable to advance against the Ottoman defense. In the fighting, in which Mustafa Kemal also served, both sides suffered heavy losses. The campaign ended with the withdrawal of the Entente forces.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Gallipoli Campaign?
- The Gallipoli Campaign was a military operation launched in 1915 during the First World War, in which the Entente Powers sought to pass through the Dardanelles Strait, reach Istanbul, and establish a connection with Russia.
- When did Gallipoli Campaign happen?
- 1915 CE