FAQ About EX KENANGAN SILAM : BATTLE OF GALLIPOLI

The Battle of Gallipoli involved several countries and forces. Here are the main participants:

Allies:

• British Empire: The British contributed a significant number of troops to the campaign, including soldiers from England, Scotland, and Wales.
• Australia and New Zealand: The ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) troops played a prominent role in the battle and made up a significant portion of the Allied forces.
• France: France provided troops and naval support to the Allied campaign.
• Newfoundland: Newfoundland, which was then a separate Dominion of the British Empire, also contributed troops to the campaign.

Ottoman Empire:

• The Ottoman Empire, led by the Young Turks, was the main defender in the Battle of Gallipoli. The Ottoman forces were under the command of German General Otto Liman von Sanders and comprised a combination of regular Ottoman soldiers, including both Muslim and non-Muslim troops, as well as Kurdish irregulars.

Germany: Although not directly involved in the battle, Germany provided military advisors and support to the Ottoman Empire, including General von Sanders and other German officers who helped organize and coordinate the Ottoman defenses.

It's worth noting that the Battle of Gallipoli also involved other smaller contingents from countries such as India, Canada, South Africa, and other parts of the British Empire, as well as various European countries. However, the primary participants were the Allies (mainly the British Empire, Australia, New Zealand, and France) and the Ottoman Empire