Britain’s armed forces and amphibious operations in peace and war 1919–1939: A Gallipoli Curse?

Abstract

Gallipoli left a lasting impression upon both the countries that participated and many that did not. It has been argued that the campaign negatively influenced Britain's interwar amphibious preparations. Instead, this article will show that Britain's armed forces were largely unaffected by such memories, and maintained their relative global standing in theory, equipment, and training exercises for landing operations. The paper also highlights the role of amphibious warfare in fighting the many 'little wars of Empire' during the period.