Dardanelles campaign

/ˈdɑrdnˌɛlz kæmˌpeɪn/
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Definitions of Dardanelles campaign
  1. noun
    the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks
    synonyms: Dardanelles
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    campaign, military campaign
    several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
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