11. Gallipoli Campaign (1915)
In April 1915, during World War I, Allied forces launched the Gallipoli Campaign, aiming to secure the Dardanelles Strait and capture Constantinople, thereby opening a new front against the Ottoman Empire. The operation involved amphibious landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Australian, and New Zealand troops. However, the Allies faced unexpected resistance from well-entrenched Ottoman defenders, leading to a protracted and costly stalemate. The campaign resulted in heavy casualties and is considered a significant failure for the Allies. For more information, visit the Australian War Memorial. (awm.gov.au)
