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Krithia (2nd Battle)


Battle Name : Krithia (2nd Battle)

Date(s) : 06 May 1915 - 08 May 1915

Part of : First World War , The Dardanelles , Gallipoli ,

Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between British, Colonial and French Forces and Turkish Forces

Summary

Three days of desperate and often un-coordinated fighting, using up the sector's entire supply of artillery ammunition managed to gain the Allies one kilometer of advance into the Turkish position for the loss of 6000 men.