The Battle of Gallipoli marked the beginning of a significant military campaign during World War I. The Allied powers aimed to seize control of the Dardanelles Strait, an essential supply route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. With this, they sought to remove the Ottoman Empire from the war and support their Russian allies. The operation included a naval bombardment that preceded the landings on April 25, featuring Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops disembarking at Anzac Cove, while British units executed landings at Cape Helles. The campaign was characterized by severe logistical challenges, underestimation of the Turkish defenses, and geographic complexities, complicating the objective to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula.As the troops landed, they faced heavy resistance from well-prepared Ottoman forces commanded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who would later become a key figure in Turkish history as its founding father. The initial assaults were met with fierce fighting, and the Allies struggled to advance against the entrenched Turkish positions. The campaign unfolded over several months, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides, with the Allies ultimately failing to achieve their strategic aims. This struggle for Gallipoli would come to symbolize the bravery and sacrifice of the ANZAC forces, leading to a lasting legacy in Australia and New Zealand, remembered on ANZAC Day.