feb 19, 1915 - Gallipoli Campaign
Description:
Feb 19, 1915 - Jan 9, 1916An unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. This battle nearly lasted for a year. The campaign began with a failed naval attack by British and French ships on the Dardanelles Straits in February-March 1915, including a major land invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25.
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Date:
feb 19, 1915
Now
~ 111 years ago