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Why did the Allies want to attack and secure the Dardanelles?
See the link below. The Dardanelles was not part of World War 2 but rather World War 1. Editor's note. It was the Brits (namely Winston Churchill, in World War 1, of the admiralty) who wanted to secure the Dardanelles strait to control shipping access. At the time Britain controlled Turkey. There was warring going on there during World War 1. See the link below for the story of the Battle of Dardanelles.
What is the strait that Turkey controlled during World War 1?
The Strait of Bosphorus. (also known as the Istanbul Strait)
What is Dardanelles most noted for?
Dardanelles is most noted for the attack that occurred there following World War I. Dardanelles is the strait that separates Europe for Asia in northwestern Turkey.
What modern day war was held in the same place as the Trojan War?
During World War 1 the attempted capture of the Dardanelles strait, involving the assault on the Gallipoli Peninsula - the action in the Iliad is built around the south side of the strait and western Asia Minor.
Did Athens have the most powerful navy in the Aegean world?
It did until 405 BCE when the navy was destroyed by a Peloponnesian fleet led by Sparta at Aigospotamai in the Dardanelles Strait.
Who won the battle at the Dardanelles during World War 1?
Central Powers Victory
Why might the have USSR wanted to control the dardanelles?
The Dardanelles Straits connect the Black and Mediterranean seas. During World War I, it was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers. Unfortunately, it was the only way to get supplies to Russia. Britain needed the straits to help its ally.
Was there a war involving the Dardanelles during World War 1?
Yes , it's known as the Gallipoli Campaign .
Who controlled the news during World War 1?
The news was controlled by the Committee of the Public
Who controlled Normandy during World War 2?
My mom
Which country controlled Vietnam during World Was 2?
Japan .
Where were the major areas of combat in World War I?
The Atlantic, the Dardanelles, Europe.
