14.3 A GLOBAL CONFLICT

WAR AFFECTS THE WORLD

As the war dragged on, the main combatants looked beyond Europe for a way to end the stalemate

However, none of the alliances they formed or new battlefronts they opened did much to end the conflict

THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN

The allies attempted to take the Dardenelles Strait from the Ottomans in order to supply Russia

This was called the GallipoliCampaign

DardenellesStrait

Ottoman Empire

GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN

British, Australian, New Zealand, and French troops made repeated assaults on the Gallipoli Peninsula on the western side of the strait

This area was defended by Ottoman and German forces

Both sides dug trenches, from which they battled

GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN

The Allies gave up the campaign and began to evacuate.

They had suffered about 250,000 casualties.

BATTLES IN AFRICA AND ASIA

In parts of Asia and Africa, Germany’s colonialpossessions came under assault

Japan conquered German controlled areas in China. They also captured Germany’s Pacific island colonies.

English and French troops attacked Germany’s four African possessions

BATTLES IN AFRICA AND ASIA

The British and French recruited subjects in their colonies for the struggle. Troops and laborers came from India, African colonies and Indochina.

Many fought and died on the battlefield. Others worked to keep the front lines supplied.

Many did not want to help the Europeans. Others hoped this service would lead to their independence

ASSIGNMENT

1. Why did European countries look to their colonies for help in WW1?

2. What was the goal of Gallipoli Campaign? What was the outcome?

3. Outside of Europe, where else were the Germans attacked?

4. Where were the Allies getting additional troops from?

5. Describe the outlook on the conflict from the perspective of an Asian or African recruit? Would you fight for your colonial ruler?