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Gateways to the First World War is a centre for public engagement with the Great War centenary, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our aim is to encourage and support public interest in the centenary through a range of events and activities such as open days and study days, advice on access to materials and expertise, and signposting for other resources and forms of support.
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  1. Allies complete the evacuation of 83,000 troops from Suvla Bay and ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli.

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    View photographs from Gallipoli at the Imperial War Museum website.

  2. Battle of Ctesiphon, 25 miles south of Baghdad. Allies inflict heavy casualties on the Turks, but are forced to retire to Kut due to lack of supplies. The Turkish soldiers give chase and besiege the town.

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    Find out more about warfare in Mesopotamia on the Imperial War Museum website.

  3. National Registration Act becomes law in Great Britain

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    Find out more about National Registration and related documents at the National Archives.

  4. Vimy Ridge and the opening of the Battle of Arras

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    Read about the Canadian experience of Vimy Ridge at the Canadian War Museum's website.

  5. The Third and final Battle of Krithia begins at Gallipoli as Allies attempt to push inland from their beach-heads. British losses amount to 6,000 men.

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    Find out more about the Battle of Krithia at the Imperial War Museum.

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