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BRITISH OFFENSIVE AT GALLIPOLI ‘A TOTAL FAILURE.’

No Allied Reinforcements Available; British Generals Sacked. Leaderless Allied Troops in Shock Special to The Great War Project (11-14 August) The Allied offensive on the Gallipoli Peninsula in northwest Turkey is proving to be a disaster. It’s the fourth day in the battle for the heights at Chunuk Bair and Suvla Bay. The British and…

GALLIPOLI BATTLE FAVORS OTTOMANS

Allies Stopped Amid Confusion, Missed Opportunities. Leader of Turks Emerges, Rallies Stiff Turkish Resistance Special to The Great War Project (7-10 August) The battle for Gallipoli in northwestern territory is intensifying during these days a century ago. Both the British and Allied attackers and the Turkish defenders battle fiercely, understanding that this is a pivotal…