This study discusses the lack of a definite plan for the employment of troops and the resulting shortage of equipment and supplies needed for the operation.
What were the conditions that lead to the selection of the Gallipoli Peninsula as the landing place for the allied British and French forces; how were the landing beaches determined; what landings were undertaken; what factors aided or hindered...
This study is a discussion of the general situation and events leading up to the decision to land at Gallipoli, a recounting of the ensuing naval operations, and evaluation of the major errors made.
Potential adversaries of the United States have learned that they cannot compete with the U.S. in a conventional war but that the U.S. is vulnerable to asymmetric or insurgent threats. It is clear that the United States must find a way to transform...
This paper gives a critical analysis of what the British government, principally the War Office, did to help or hinder the initiation and conduct of the army campaign on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The second half of the paper discusses the shortage...
This study describes the military leadership of General Sir Ian Hamilton in preparation of the Gallipoli Campaign and the many lessons that could be learned from this operation. The documents describes General Hamilton’s call to command, his...
This paper details the Turkish 9th Division and their responsibility for the defense of the southern portion of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Subjects include the five lines of defense, the two defensive zones (northern and southern), the beaches and...
Discusses British involvement in the Gallipoli campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey from 25 April 1915 to 9 January 1916, during the First World War. Topics covered include the Gallipoli Peninsula, the landing plan, dispositions of British...
Amphibious warfare is the use of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous years, it stood as the primary method of delivering troops unto non-contiguous enemy-held terrain.
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This study recounts the situation in Gallipoli and determines that underestimating the enemy, dividing the forces at the landing and the selection of Cape Helles were the mistakes that cost the operation.
The paper discusses the importance of artillery support by British forces during World War I. The organization of the British Navy is highlighted, the reasons an appropriate amount of firepower was needed to secure a successful landing, and the...
Since the demise of the former Soviet Union, the world has witnessed greater international turmoil, aggression, and conflict. The possibility of a global conflict is minimal, but the opportunities for United States' involvement in regional...
This study discusses the events prior to the August offensive, the plans of the offensive, operations during the offensive, Turkish operations, and evaluates the resulting actions of the offensive.
This paper discusses the mistakes and problems encountered by the British Army in receiving supplies and the lack of administrative planning in the Dardanelles campaign.