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The Battle of Gallipoli
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Russia felt threatened by Turkey
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Britain decided they wanted to join Russia in the naval expedition
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The Russians and British planned where they are going to attack (Gallipoli Peninsula).
The British hoped if they invaded Gallipoli, Turkey will drop out of the war and then they will persuade the Balkan States to join the Allies -
The Russian and British set off for attack
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Russia and Britain experienced bad weather
They had to delay the attack because 3 ships were destroyed and 3 others were badly damaged. Military assistance was required. -
Turkey found out about the attack.
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Turkey had enough time to start preparing their armies and weapons for the battle
They were now 6 times larger than they were at the start of the campaign. -
The Russians and British arrived at the coast of Gallipoli Peninsula.
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The Russians and British were ambushed by the Turkish.
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Australia and New Zealand enter the battle
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The British tried to land 5 points around Cape Helles.
They only managed to establish footholds in 3. -
Made a political crisis in London.
Some wanted to withdraw from the battle but others argued to stay. -
They stayed in the battle.
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The Battle of Gallipoli ends
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What happened to Australia in the battle of Gallipoli?
Australia and New Zealand joined the war because they were both allies of Britain. Many Australian and New Zealand troops dies and we remember them on the 11/11 for Rememberance Day and we also remember them on the 25/4 for ANZAC Day.
