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A day that honors courage, sacrifice, and unity

March 18th is one of the most meaningful days in Turkish history. It is commemorated as Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs’ Day, marking the victory achieved in 1915 during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. On this day, the Ottoman forces successfully defended the Dardanelles against powerful naval attacks, preventing the Allied forces from passing through the strait.