Emma Favier, Ryan Duong, Preshia Rami, Martin Vega 5/6 Battle of Gallipoli Emma Favier, Ryan Duong, Preshia Rami, Martin Vega 5/6

Emma Thesis Russia’s population advantage in the war was rendered useless without Britain’s resources. Britain’s use of the Dardanelles strait to deliver materials was challenged with the Ottoman’s entry into the war, limiting Russia’s ability to support its massive population. A British and French attack—aided by ANZAC (Australian New Zealand Army Corps) forces— ultimately failed due to foreign and difficult terrain, strong Turkish resistance, and the underestimation of the Ottoman empire. This loss was the catalyst for Russia’s exit from the war.

Emma Significance -The Great War was proving to be a battle of resources (trench warfare) -Germany’s weakness was thought to be in it’s allies -Without the Dardanelles strait the Allies cannot transport supplies to Russia -without foreign goods Russia can’t arm their massive population -If the Allies controlled the Dardanelles it would serve as a barrier between the Ottoman Empire and Germany

Martin Set-Up -The war was stalling at the western front (due to trench warfare) -Winston Churchill proposed that kicking the Ottomans out of the war would undermine Germany. -British used the Dardanelles strait to transport resources to Russia, but when the Ottomans joined the Central Powers, Britain could no longer use the Dardanelles -Russia’s Duke Nicholas asks the other Allies to help him maintain access to their resources -France and Britain attempted a naval attack but failed Allies Central Powers Russia (led by Nicholas Nikolaevich) France (led by Joseph Joffre) Great Britain (led by Ian Hamilton) ANZAC India Newfoundland Ottoman Empire (led by Otto von Sanders of Germany)

Ryan During -After the failed naval attack, a land war was planned for the Gallipoli Peninsula but it took a month so the Turks regrouped -Tried to establish themselves at Chunuk Bair and Achi Baba - Sent more troops in order to get the strait - Ottomans launched counter-offensive to force troops back to sea -Ironically, just like the west front, trenches were present (not as many) - Ottomans won massively - Allies launched successful evacuation

End Result -Was NOT successful -Over 400,000 casualties Preshia End Result -Was NOT successful -Over 400,000 casualties - High rate of ANZAC death -(fun fact: Australia commemorates the bravery of their forces on April 25, ANZAC day) -Not much changed, Turkey only ensured that they still controlled their canal. -Allied forces only gained two beachfronts ANZAC : Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Preshia Impact -Russia relied on imports; the Allied Forces losing the war resulted in Russia being cut off from Britain’s resources. -Being cut off from imports Russia becoming unable to sustain itself -Russia then began its decline and eventually pulled out of the war during the Bolshevik revolution. -ANZAC developed a sense of nationality Anzac day

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