Wars have occupied an important place in history because it is one of the key factors to specify the future of the world. Since the beginning of humanity, there have been numerous wars just as people have wanted more than they need. One of the most prominent wars is the Dardanelles Campaign, taking place in the north-west of Turkey during the first world war. There are important effects of Dardanelles Campaign that affected the world in political and economic ways.
There are several political effects which have influenced many countries. Firstly, ground war and naval attack which were both won by the Turks compensated the defeat of Ottoman in the Balkans. It demonstrated that Turkish nation maintained its old power. Secondly, the Allies did not across the Dardanelles strait. Therefore, political and military landscapes of England and France were shocked. In particular, the supremacy of England in the seas was destroyed. This condition caused uprising of their colonies and changing of the world map. Thirdly, Anzac soldiers noticed how humane and brave Turkish people, who were introduced to them as barbarian, are. As a result, after the war political relations progressed in positive way between two countries. Fourthly, that the Allies failed affected Balkan States except Bulgaria. Romania, Italy, and Greece stayed non-combatant for a little more time.
There are economic effects of Dardanelles Campaign which impressed the Allies negatively.Firstly, although since the beginning of the war England had wanted help from Japan more, but Japan did not accept to help. This status influenced England badly in economy during and following the war. Secondly, as straits could not be openned, guns and other materials could not be taken away. Consequently, revolution showed up in Russia and Tsarist Russia was demolished. Thirdly, if the straits could be openned by the Allies, Russia would obtain importation and exportation, and would set up its economic balance. Along with these, England and France would benefit from the wheat products of Russia and Romania, and they would provide food requirement for their public.
In conclusion, the Dardaneles Campaign showed the Turks were still strong and they did not give up their homeland. At the end of the war, its effects increased the Turks’ prestige in terms of politics. That the straits could not be openned affected international trade adversely in the Allies and the result of the battle reduced the value of the Allies for other states.