Canakkale has always been a region that many civilations wanted the capture from ancient times to the day, because of its strategic and geopolitical signaficance, hence its hosting a series of events of utmost importance that broke the line of both Turkish and world history. Whatever the share of myths, one of the greatest war in history, the Trojan War also known as the East by West war, took place in the Dardanelles. The region kept being the theater for clashing interests of several people and civilations after the war.
Canakkale also played an important role in the first world war . The eight month-long struggle between the Allies and Turkish forces is known as
Gallipoli Campaign. Serious casualties were given on both sides. Several countries have involved this battle such as Turkey, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, France, and so on. Every year on April 25th (the so called Anzac Day), Gallipoli is invaded again not by the Allied troops, but by their descendants, other veterans, and tourists. The sounds of the riffle fire ring out at Anzac Cove, but this time as a salute to hereos by the Turkish Honor Guard.
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