Battle of Gully Ravine
The Battle of Gully Ravine (Zığındere) was a World War I battle fought at Cape Helles on the Gallipoli peninsula. By June 1915 all thoughts the Allies had of a swift decisive victory over the Ottoman Empire had vanished. The preceding Third Battle of Krithia and the attack at Gully Ravine had limited objectives and had much in common with the trench warfare prevailing on the Western Front. Unlike previous Allied attacks at Helles, the Gully Ravine action was largely successful at achieving its objectives, though at a typically high cost in casualties.
Battle of Gully Ravine | |||||||
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Part of Gallipoli Campaign | |||||||
Gurkhas of the 29th Indian Brigade charge through Gully Ravine | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
| Ottoman Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Aylmer Hunter-Weston | Faik Pasha | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 13,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3,800 | 6,000 |
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