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There are such victories in Turkish history that are remembered both with the lands that have been won and the epics that have been written. The March 18 Çanakkale Victory is such a turning point that changed the fate of the Turkish nation and left deep marks on the history. The heroism that was displayed in the ancient lands of Çanakkale exactly 110 years ago was engraved in the memory of not only the Turkish nation but also humanity. Thousands of people who rushed to the front with a passion for independence and love of their homeland became the architects of an extraordinary victory that will be written in gold letters in history that day.

The Resistance That Shaped the History: The Victory of Çanakkale

When the calendars showed March 18, 1915, the cannon sounds echoing in the Dardanelles not only stopped the enemy fleets but also radically changed the political map of Europe. The Allied Powers, who aimed to eliminate the Ottoman Empire by crossing the Strait and achieve victory, could not have predicted that this plan would be disrupted by an unexpected resistance. These states, who hoped to gain superiority in World War I by providing aid to Russia, faced a nation that was willing to die for its homeland while expecting to find an ordinary army in front of them. Turkish soldiers, ready to fight with faith and determination, were waiting for them in the Dardanelles.

The Turkish army, led by Mustafa Kemal, who was on the front lines with the rank of lieutenant colonel at that time, virtually changed the course of history with the legendary resistance that it displayed at Conkbayırı and Anafartalar. Atatürk's words, "I am not ordering you to fight, I am ordering you to die!" announced to the entire world that there was a society ready to fight selflessly in war. This epic struggle symbolized not only a victory but the rebirth of a nation.

A Victory That Deeply Affects the People and the World

The Çanakkale Victory did not only go down in history as a military success but also ignited the spark of the War of Independence. This victory, which restored the self-confidence of the Turkish nation, which had recently experienced military failures in the Ottoman Empire, paved the way for the people of Anatolia to recognize and embrace Mustafa Kemal as their leader. The war won in Çanakkale led to the emergence of the determination and power that nourished the spirit of the War of Independence.

This historic success, which dealt a heavy blow to the Allied Powers and radically changed the balance of World War I, also deeply affected the course of world politics. The Tsardom of Russia, which was prevented from receiving aid due to the great resistance in Çanakkale, was dragged to the brink of the Bolshevik Revolution by the domino effect of this situation. This revolution, which dramatically changed European history, prepared the ground for the birth of the Soviet Union. The new balance of power that was established both shaped world politics and made its global impact that was felt during World War II.

Women's Signature in the Victory of Çanakkale

The Çanakkale War, in which thousands of people, men and women, young and old, fought shoulder to shoulder, showed everyone how selfless and determined the Turkish nation was when it came to defending the homeland. Brave women carrying bullets, doctors working day and night to heal wounded soldiers and soldiers who rushed to the front while still children were the invisible heroes of this victory. The people who worked devotedly and enthusiastically had a great share in writing this epic that changed the course of the history.

Turkish women not only provided moral support to the Çanakkale struggle but also showed their presence on the front. Safiye Elbi, one of the first Turkish nurses, worked with great devotion to bring countless soldiers back to life. Women like Safiye Elbi, who rushed to the front both as officials and volunteers, put forth all their strength and became the architects of this victory. The Çanakkale Victory was a turning point that strengthened the place of Turkish women in society and paved the way for reforms regarding women's rights.

With the Same Pride and Determination 110 Years Later

Exactly 110 years have passed since the Çanakkale Victory, but the spirit of this epic continues to inspire the Turkish nation. While we remember our heroes who sacrificed their lives for this country with mercy and gratitude, we are proud to embrace their legacy. The determination and patriotism that was shown by those brave soldiers, women and children who fell in Çanakkale continues to be a manual that always guides us.

The March 18 Çanakkale Victory reminds us how great victories the Turkish nation can achieve and what it is capable of achieving when it unites. We will always remember the patriots who declared to the whole world how important the lands of our country are to us. With the inspiration that we receive from them we will continue our determination to serve our country. "Çanakkale is impassable!" We gratefully commemorate our martyrs and veterans who engraved their words in history, and we offer our endless respect to all the heroes who wrote this epic.