Leaders Hail March 18 Canakkale Naval Victory on its 93rd anniversary

President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and many Cabinet ministers yesterday attended a ceremony marking the 93rd anniversary of the Canakkale Naval Victory and remembering that battle's fallen soldiers. Speaking at the ceremony, Gul said the victory played an important role in both Turkish and world history by affecting 20th century military and political developments. For his part, Erdogan said, "The Canakkale Naval Victory has a special place in the history of humanity, as it showed a nation risking its life to protect its territory from enemy occupation, despite a host of challenges, with high spirits and faith."