Lego WW1: The Battle of Krithia

The village of Krithia was a key objective for the Entente during the Gallipoli Campaign. After failing to capture it on the first day of the Cape Helles landings, Major General Hunter-Weston launched three further offensives from April to June 1915 in an effort to finally achieve his goal. Each attack was bloodier than the last, with heavy casualties suffered due to poor communications and underestimation of the Ottoman's military capabilities. The Ottoman forces held valiantly to their posts, despite being heavily outnumbered. Hunter-Weston was ultimately dismissed from his duties, having failed three times to capture a first-day objective. It was a telling sign that the Entente had bitten off more than they could chew, and foreshadowed the eventual defeat and evacuation. 2041 pictures Contest Winners: Please rate, comment and subscribe!