The Gallipoli campaign was a military campaign in the First World War that took place on the Gallipoli peninsula, from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916. The invading forces, Britain, France and Russia, sought to weaken the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers, by taking control of the Turkish straits.

Dates: Feb 19, 1915 – Jan 9, 1916

Result: Ottoman victory

Location: Gallipoli Peninsula