Gallipoli and the Dardanelles 1915-1916 (Despatches from the Front) (Paperback)

Gallipoli and the Dardanelles 1915-1916 (Despatches from the Front) By John Grehan, Martin Mace Cover Image

Gallipoli and the Dardanelles 1915-1916 (Despatches from the Front) (Paperback)

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The fighting in the Gallipoli or Dardanelles campaign began in 1915 as a purely naval affair undertaken partly at the instigation of Winston Churchill, who, as First Lord of the Admiralty, had entertained plans of capturing the Dardanelles as early as September 1914. It was the Royal Navy that bore the brunt of the initial action, supported by the French and with minor contributions from, the Russian and Australian fleets.

On 3 November 1914, Churchill ordered the first British attack on the Dardanelles following the opening of hostilities between Ottoman and Russian empires. The British attack was carried out by battle cruisers of Carden's Mediterranean Squadron, HMS Indomitable and HMS Indefatigable, as well as two French battleships. This attack actually took place before a formal declaration of war had been made by Britain against the Ottoman Empire. Royal Navy submarines had already been operating in the region.

When the naval operations failed, a full invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula was launched. The bitter fighting that followed resonated profoundly among all nations involved. The campaign was the first major battle undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. For the Turkish forces it would prove a major victory.
Product Details ISBN: 9781399074681
ISBN-10: 1399074687
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Publication Date: December 14th, 2022
Pages: 208
Language: English
Series: Despatches from the Front