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The Battle of the Nek, fought on August 7, 1915, during World War I, aimed to secure a strategic position for Allied forces at Gallipoli, facilitating a broader assault against the Ottoman Empire. Australian troops were tasked with capturing the Nek, a narrow ridge, to support a larger offensive. However, due to poor planning, lack of artillery support, and entrenched enemy defenses, the assault resulted in heavy casualties and a costly failure for the ANZAC forces. The battle exemplified the futility of many operations during the Gallipoli Campaign.

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