Associations to the word «Dardanelles»

Wiktionary

DARDANELLES, proper noun. The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Dictionary definition

DARDANELLES, noun. The strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey.
DARDANELLES, 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.

Wise words

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