The Gallipoli campaign occurred during World War I, mainly from February 1915 to January 1916. The amphibious landings began on 25 April 1915.

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  • Overall period: February 1915 to January 1916.
  • Key landing date: 25 April 1915.
  • Background: It was an Allied campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the Dardanelles/Gallipoli area.

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