How Do You Spell DARDANELLES CAMPAIGN?

Pronunciation: [dˈɑːde͡ɪnə͡lz kampˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The Dardanelles Campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, was a World War I military campaign fought between the Allied Powers and the Ottoman Empire. The word "Dardanelles" is spelled /dɑːrdəˈnɛlz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "dar," is pronounced with a long "a" sound. The second syllable, "da," is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a voiced "r." The final syllable, "nelles," is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by a voiced "z" sound.

DARDANELLES CAMPAIGN Meaning and Definition

1. The Dardanelles Campaign refers to a significant military operation undertaken during the First World War in 1915. It involved an attempt by a coalition of Allied powers, including Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand, to seize control of the strategically vital Dardanelles Strait from the Ottoman Empire. The Dardanelles Strait, located in northwestern Turkey, connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and controls access to the Turkish capital, Constantinople (now Istanbul).

   The campaign involved an amphibious assault on the Gallipoli Peninsula, which was defended by the Ottoman forces. The Allies aimed to secure the strait and establish a supply route to the Russian Empire, their Eastern ally, by capturing Istanbul. The operation proved to be challenging and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, as the Ottoman defenses were well-prepared and the Allied forces faced difficult terrain and fierce resistance.

   Ultimately, the Dardanelles Campaign was unsuccessful, as the Allies failed to break through the Ottoman defenses despite several major offensives and prolonged trench warfare. The campaign lasted for over eight months, during which the Allies suffered significant losses. It eventually led to the evacuation of the Allied troops from the Gallipoli Peninsula in January 1916.

   The Dardanelles Campaign had far-reaching implications for the war. It caused a reevaluation of military strategies and leadership, resulted in political shake-ups in various Allied countries, and had a profound impact on the national identities and commemorative practices of nations involved, particularly Australia and New Zealand.

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Etymology of DARDANELLES CAMPAIGN

The word "Dardanelles" is derived from the ancient Greek name "Hellespontos", which means "Sea of Helle". In Greek mythology, Helle was a girl who drowned in the strait. Over time, "Hellespontos" became "Dardanelles" in various languages, influenced by the medieval Greek name "Dardania", which was the region near the strait.

The word "Campaign" comes from the French word "campagne", meaning "open country" or "field". It originally referred to military expeditions or operations conducted in open terrain outside of cities or strongholds. This term was adopted into English in the early 17th century, retaining its military connotation.