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The Dardanelles Straits connect the Black and Mediterranean seas. During World War I, it was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers. Unfortunately, it was the only way to get supplies to Russia. Britain needed the straits to help its ally.

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The Dardanelles Straits were the only way out of the Black Sea. In order for Russia to export and import through its Black Sea ports was to be able to send ships through the straits into the Mediterranean. Controlling the Dardanelles would make shipping through them much easier.

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