Guardian of the Straits: Ottoman Naval Battles at the Dardanelles (1656-1915) and Implications for Turkey’s Maritime Security

Avcı, HALİL

doi:10.52096/usbd.8.34.30

Guardian of the Straits: Ottoman Naval Battles at the Dardanelles (1656-1915) and Implications for Turkey’s Maritime Security

ULUSLARARASI SOSYAL BILIMLER DERGISI = INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, cilt.8, sa.34, ss.522-539, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 34
Basım Tarihi: 2024
Doi Numarası: 10.52096/usbd.8.34.30
Dergi Adı: ULUSLARARASI SOSYAL BILIMLER DERGISI = INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: EBSCO Education Source, Index Copernicus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.522-539
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This article examines four major naval battles (1656, 1657, 1807, and 1915) that took place in the Dardanelles during the Ottoman Empire period. The study analyzes the historical context, causes, course, and consequences of these battles, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Dardanelles. Furthermore, in light of the lessons drawn from these historical events, the article offers recommendations for modern Turkey's maritime security policies. By highlighting the importance of strait defense, naval power, technological superiority, and international cooperation, the article aims to contribute to Turkey's future maritime security strategies.