28 April 1915
First Krithia Attack Launched
Hunter-Weston launches the first Allied attempt to capture Krithia and advance toward Achi Baba.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Krithia in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Hunter-Weston launches the first Allied attempt to capture Krithia and advance toward Achi Baba.
Hamilton opens the second attempt to capture Krithia with strengthened British, French and ANZAC forces.
Hamilton halts the second Krithia offensive after heavy losses produce only a small advance.
Hunter-Weston's troops gain limited ground during the third unsuccessful Allied offensive toward Krithia.
Hamilton's third Krithia offensive ends without capturing the village or breaking the Ottoman defence.
Hamilton launches the third major Allied attempt to capture Krithia and the heights of Achi Baba.
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