The Gallipoli Campaign

The Gallipoli Campaign, launched in 1915 during World War I, aimed to open a new front by capturing the Ottoman Empire's Gallipoli Peninsula, control vital waterways, and support Russia. Allied forces, mainly Britain and Australia, faced fierce resistance from Ottoman defenders and difficult terrain, leading to heavy casualties and failure to achieve objectives. The campaign lasted several months and became a symbol of national identity, especially for Australia and New Zealand. It highlighted the challenges of amphibious warfare and grievous costs of wartime strategy, eventually ending in withdrawal and retreat with little territorial gain.