WWI in the East By fatina108 Aug 2, 1914 German Treaty with the Ottomans This was never ratified by the Ottoman Sultan, adding to the controversy over it. Mar 15, 1915 Battle of Galipoli The British lose 50,000 men in this battle forcing them to think of other ways to win against the Turks Period: Jul 14, 1915 to Mar 10, 1916 Hussein MacMahon Correspondence Jun 10, 1916 The great Arab Revolt start