Sir Ian Hamilton

Sir Ian Hamilton was a British Army officer and soldier, born in 1853. He is best known for leading the Allied Gallipoli Campaign during World War I in 1915, an ambitious effort to open a new front against the Ottoman Empire in Turkey. The campaign aimed to secure a safe passage to Russia and knock the Ottoman Empire out of the war, but it faced fierce resistance and logistical challenges, leading to a costly and ultimately unsuccessful operation. Hamilton's leadership during this campaign is a notable part of military history, illustrating the complexities and risks of large-scale amphibious operations.