Ottoman counterattacks (jun 28, 1915 – jul 5, 1915)
Description:
The Ottomans, with plentiful manpower in reserve but lacking any significant artillery and machine guns, made incessant counter-attacks culminating with the strongest on 5 July but all were repulsed. Still, the control of the strategic hills overlooking Sıgındere and Kerevizdere were denied to the Allies by massive Ottoman bayonet attacks. The Ottoman casualties for the period between 28 June and 5 July are estimated at between 14,000 and 16,000, four times the British losses.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 28, 1915
jul 5, 1915
~ 7 days