Battle of Krithia

Battle of Krithia

at the end of the peninsula, made several attempts to capture the village. It was never reached; the Turkish defenders successfully repulsed every assault.

The attacks came to be known as:
*The First Battle of Krithia - 28 April
*The Second Battle of Krithia - 6 May - 8 May
*The Third Battle of Krithia - 4 June
*The Battle of Krithia Vineyard - 6 August13 August


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