Eventos
Britain declares war on GermanyNZEF Main Body departs WellingtonOttoman Empire enters the war as an ally of the Central PowersNZEF disembarks at Alexandria, EgyptNZEF combines with Australian Imperial Force to form the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)New Zealand and Australian Division establishedOttoman forces attack Suez CanalLieutenant-General Sir Ian Hamilton given command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (MEF)Naval attack on the Dardanelles; battleships Queen, Irresistible and Bouvet sunkNew Zealand troops join the MEF at Lemnos to prepare for the invasion of the Gallipoli PeninsulaGallipoli landings; the ANZAC lands near Ari Burnu in bay now known as Anzac CoveBattle for Walker’s Ridge involving Wellington and Canterbury battalionsFirst Battle of Krithia at Helles3rd NZ Reinforcements arrive at Anzac; sent to HellesNZ Infantry Brigade takes part in Second Battle of Krithia; attacks defeatedNZ Mounted Rifles Brigade arrives at Anzac from Egypt; they fight as infantry for the remainder of the campaignNZ Mounted Rifles Brigade arrives at Anzac from Egypt; they fight as infantry for the remainder of the campaignMajor Ottoman attack at Anzac defeated; NZ Infantry Brigade returns from HellesOtago Mounted Rifles arrives at AnzacArmistice at Anzac to bury deadPeríodos
Otago Battalion’s attack on Baby 700 failsNZ Infantry Brigade sent to Helles
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