: Open a sea route to the Black Sea to resupply the Russian Empire.

: Distract Ottoman forces from the Caucasus front to assist Russia. 2. Chronology of Events

Charles Bean's first report from Gallipoli 1915 - Anzac Portal

Historical Report: The Gallipoli Campaign (1915–1916) The Gallipoli Campaign was a major World War I offensive conducted by Allied powers—primarily Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand—against the Ottoman Empire. Often characterized by its strategic ambition and catastrophic execution, the campaign resulted in over 500,000 total casualties and remains a defining moment in the national identities of Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand. 1. Strategic Objectives

The campaign was championed by Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, with several key goals:

: Seize the Ottoman capital (modern-day Istanbul) to knock the empire out of the war.