The Victory of Gallipoli was Commemorated at Istanbul Ticaret University
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Istanbul Ticaret University Young Red Crescent Society organized a program commemorating the March 18 Gallipoli Victory and Martyrs. Speaking at the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Yasin Asal emphasized that the Gallipoli Victory was not merely a military struggle, but one of the foundational pillars of the Republic of Türkiye.
Istanbul Ticaret University Young Red Crescent Society organized a program commemorating the 18 March Gallipoli Victory and Martyrs in light of the significance and importance of the day. The event, held in Room E502 of the Sütlüce Campus, was attended by Associate Prof. Dr. Uğur Yasin Asal, Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations (English), academic and administrative staff, and students.
GALLIPOLI: A SYMBOL OF NATIONAL UNITY AND SOLIDARITY
The program began with a moment of silence and the recitation of the Turkish National Anthem, speaking during the first part of the program, Associate Prof. Dr. Asal emphasized that the Battle of Gallipoli was not merely a military campaign, but also one of the cornerstones of the Republic of Turkey. Noting that the Battle of Gallipoli was a significant war that changed the balance of world politics, Associate Prof. Dr. Asal said, “This victory was not only a military success, but also a historic turning point that strengthened national unity and solidarity.”
THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE GALLIPOLI FRONT
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal stated that the Ottoman Empire won the Battle of Gallipoli with great sacrifice, saying, “The Turkish nation supported the front not only with its soldiers but with every segment of the population during this war.” Referring to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s leadership at the Anafartalar front, Associate Prof. Dr. Asal said, “This war also demonstrates what kind of leader Atatürk would be in the process of establishing the Republic of Turkiye in the years to come.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal stated that the spirit of Gallipoli formed the foundation of the national struggle.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal stated that this heroic epic should be kept alive not only through commemorative ceremonies but also through educational and cultural activities and stated that “Gallipoli is not just a battlefield; it is where the Turkish nation declared its will for independence to the whole world,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal, adding that this awareness must be preserved. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asal concluded his speech by remembering all the martyrs who lost their lives in the Battle of Gallipoli with compassion. In the second part of the program, a documentary about the Battle of Gallipoli was screened.
