This Week in World War I, April 25-May 1, 1915
Category: POLITICS
The naval attack in February had alerted Ottoman forces to Allied plans. By the time Allied troops began to land on April 25, Ottoman preparations were complete: Extensive fortifications had been built and the defending forces had been increased six-fold.
By Joseph V. Micallef, ContributorBest Selling Military History and World Affairs Author and Key..., 2015-04-25