Dardanelles played an important role at World War I. British and its Allies, who wanted to take Istanbul, could not pass through the Dardanelles. The eight month-long struggle between the Allies and Turkish forces is known as the Battle of Gallipoli. So serious were the casualties on both sides, that Winston CHURCHILL, Prime Minister of England, was removed from office. 

Every year of April 25th, Gallipoli is invaded again not by Allied troops, but by their descendants, other veterans, and tourists. The sounds of the riffle fire ring out at Anzac Cove, but this time as a salute to heroes by the Turkish Honor Guard. When you reach Gallipoli Peninsula you can feel the spirit of the heroes of the battle. Today Gallipoli peninsula is a national park and is open to all visitors who come to pay respect in many military burial grounds.