Violations of Law During the War of Gallipoli
Tülay Alim Baran
Keywords: The First World War, Battle of Çanakkale, Gallipoli, Law of War, Ottoman State
Abstract
Gallipoli fronts during the First World War to be considered important because of straits' military and strategic position by under the leadership of Russia, the Allies and especially England.To be left aside of Gallipoli is guarantee for providing the sea trafic of straits, therefore England and France can be possible to support Russia. A joint England and France operation was mounted tu capture the Ottoman capital of Istanbul,and secure a sea route to Russia.The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides. This article aim to emphasize international outlaw behaviours of the Allies on Gallipoli wars which is an important war for Turkey and world history.