The Gallipoli Campaign By danielbtwo Aug 4, 1914 Australia enters the First World War Australia enters the First World War Period: Aug 4, 1914 to Jan 9, 1916 The Gallipoli Campaign Oct 31, 1914 Ottoman Empire enters war; allies with Germany Nov 1, 1914 First convoy of Australian Imperial Force troops leave Australia for war Dec 3, 1914 First Australian troops arrive in Egypt to train Mar 18, 1915 Britain and French naval forces fail to force a way through the Dardenelles Apr 25, 1915 Landing of ANZACs and allied troops at Gallipoli May 19, 1915 42,000 Turkish troops attack, suffering 10,000 casualties (including 3000 dead) May 24, 1915 One-day truce with the Turks to bury the dead Aug 7, 1915 Charge at the Nek Aug 9, 1915 Battle of Lone Pine Aug 29, 1915 End of the ill fated August Offensive Dec 7, 1915 Decision reached to evacuate Gallipoli Dec 20, 1915 Evacuation of Australians from Gallipoli complete Jan 9, 1916 Last British troops evacuate marking the end of the Gallipoli campaign
