: A combined British and French fleet attempted to breach the Ottoman defences. When the naval assault failed on 18 March 1915 , the Allies launched a major land invasion on 25 April.
: The battle is credited with shaping the national identities of Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand. It is where Mustafa Kemal (later Atatürk) first distinguished himself as a leader. Gallipoli subtitles English
: The campaign was a costly failure for the Allies . Over 44,000 Allied soldiers died, including 8,700 Australians and 2,779 New Zealanders. The Ottoman Empire lost approximately 87,000 men defending their territory. : A combined British and French fleet attempted