Gallipoli - The Plan

• Who created the invasion plan?

  Winston Churchill, Head of the British Navy
• What did Churchill intend to do?

  • Quickly defeat Turkey
  • Gain support from Turkey's neighbours
  • Defeat Austria Hungary
  • Leave Germany isolated and surrounded
• What was the Plan for Gallipoli overall?

  • Destroy Turkish forts on the coast with the navy
  • Sail up to the capital Constantinople and capture