Asked by Viviane Chow on Jul 23, 2024

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Defeat in what battle against the Ottoman Empire prompted the United Kingdom to refocus on the western front?

A) Asiago
B) Vardar
C) Gallipoli
D) Lake Naroch
E) Jutland

Gallipoli

A landmark peninsula in Turkey known for being the site of a significant campaign during World War I, where the Allies failed to secure a route to Istanbul through fierce resistance by Ottoman forces.

Ottoman Empire

A historical empire founded at the end of the 13th century in northwestern Anatolia by the Oghuz Turkish tribal leader Osman I, which at its peak spanned three continents, including parts of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

United Kingdom

A sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, known for its global influence in politics, culture, and economy.

  • Delve into the origins and outcomes of major conflicts and strategies during the Great War.
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Anmolpreet Singh 278Jul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The defeat in the Gallipoli campaign prompted the United Kingdom to refocus their efforts on the western front during World War I. The campaign aimed to open up a new front on the Ottoman Empire by attacking the Gallipoli Peninsula in modern-day Turkey, but the British and their allies were ultimately defeated after months of fighting.