Gallipoli, Normandy and … Crimea

Gallipoli, 1915-1916

The 1915 Gallipoli landings was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allies to open a new front in the First World War.

The plan was conceived by Winston Churchill, then Prime Minister of the British Navy.

The operation took place in the Turkish Gallipoli peninsula and involved British, French, Australian and New Zealand troops.

The landings began on April 25 and resulted in a costly failure for the Allies, who lost over 100,000 men.

Although they initially managed to achieve some successes, the Allies failed to achieve their objectives and suffered heavy losses.

The plan was not well prepared and the difficult terrain made it difficult for the troops to advance. Finally, the Allies were forced to withdraw in January 1916.

Military portraits – Australian soldier at Gallipoli, 1915/ US Marine in Normandy, 1944/ Ukrainian soldier in Crimea, circa 2024-2026 – Midjourney

Normandy, 1944

The Normandy landings were a major military operation carried out by the Allies during World War II.

The operation took place on the northwestern coast of France and involved American, British and Canadian troops.

The main purpose of the operation was to open a new front in Western Europe and to free France from German occupation. The landing was a success and marked the beginning of the end of the war in Europe.

The plan was conceived by Dwight D. Eisenhower, the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe.

The landings began on June 6 and were a success, albeit a costly one, with over 10,000 dead, wounded and missing on the first day. However, the Allies managed to gain control of the beach and advance inland.

Landings in Gallipoli/Normandy/Crimea – Midjourney

Crimea, circa 2024-2026

Regarding the possible landing of Ukrainian troops with NATO support in Crimea, sometime around 2024-2026, it is important to mention that this would be a very difficult and risky military operation.

Crimea is a disputed region between Ukraine and Russia, and Russia already has a significant military presence there since 2014. Such an operation could lead to a direct war between NATO and Russia if the Americans and the British were to have a noticeable degree of involvement in this operation.

It is important to consider that the current geopolitical situation is different from that during the two world wars.

Such a military operation would have unpredictable consequences for all parties involved because Vladimir Putin has often threatened NATO to retaliate with nuclear attacks if it loses the peninsula.

In addition, the terrain in Crimea is difficult, with mountainous areas and rugged terrain, which would make a landing a complicated and risky operation, ChatGPT also reports.

Landing in the Crimea – Midjourney