World War I, or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Major areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The war saw important developments in weaponry including tanks, aircraft, artillery, machine guns, and chemical weapons. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, it resulted in an estimated 15 to 22 million military and civilian casualties and genocide. The movement of large numbers of people was a major factor in the deadly Spanish flu pandemic.
First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed a
First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed at Cape Helles to begin the Allied invasion of the Gallipoli peninsula in the Ottoman Empire.
On April 25, in the year 1915, First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed at Cape Helles to begin the Allied invasion of the Gallipoli peninsula in the Ottoman Empire. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of April 25, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on April 25, 1915 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 7 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 21 April 2026.
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