Turkey marks 111 years since Gallipoli
Turkey commemorated the 111th anniversary of the victory at the Battle of Gallipoli in Çanakkale, which took place on August 10, 1915. During this battle, Ottoman forces led by Mustafa Kemal achieved victory over the Allied forces. The battle was a decisive turning point in the Gallipoli campaign, as the Allies’ attempts to control the straits and reach Istanbul failed, leading to a shift in the course of the fighting in favor of the Ottomans. The anniversary highlights the significance of this victory in solidifying the resilience of Ottoman forces, and Mustafa Kemal emerged as a prominent military leader during this time, before becoming the founder of the Turkish Republic.
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