Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific military operation in World War I: The Dardanelles Campaign refers to the unsuccessful Allied (primarily British and French) military operation in 1915. Its strategic objective was to capture the Gallipoli peninsula, secure the Dardanelles strait, and open a sea route through to Russia.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The Dardanelles Campaign is also known as the Gallipoli Campaign.
  • Historians often study the failures of the Dardanelles Campaign.

Advanced Usage

• "the campaign of the Dardanelles": A less common, more descriptive synonym.
  • The heavy losses during the campaign of the Dardanelles had a profound impact.

Variants and Related Words

• Gallipoli Campaign (n): The more common name for the same military operation.

  • The Gallipoli Campaign was a major Ottoman victory.

• Battle of Gallipoli (n): Sometimes used interchangeably, though it more specifically refers to the land battles.

  • The Battle of Gallipoli lasted for eight months.

Synonyms

• Gallipoli invasion: Emphasizes the offensive nature of the operation.
• Gallipoli operation: A more formal military term for the campaign.

Noun

1. the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks