Gallipoli 1915: Churchill’s Greatest Gamble

Gallipoli 1915: Churchill’s Greatest Gamble is a detailed tactical wargame covering the opening days of the Gallipoli campaign, where bold plans collided with difficult terrain and determined resistance.

Players command Allied or Ottoman forces during the critical first landings, managing brigades and regiments across a rugged battlefield that quickly disrupts even the best-laid plans. The system places strong emphasis on command and control, forcing players to think ahead, coordinate movements, and manage the fatigue and recovery of their troops.

This is not a game about simple frontal assaults. Terrain plays a major role, from steep ridges to scrub-filled gullies that break formations and slow advances. Infantry combat is driven by firepower and positioning, while artillery offers powerful but limited support. Success depends on balancing speed with cohesion—push too hard and units will falter; move too cautiously and the opportunity slips away.

Part of GMT’s Rifle & Spade Series, the game focuses on tactical realism and battlefield tempo, making it especially appealing to players who enjoy detailed, historically grounded engagements with meaningful command decisions.

With multiple landing options available, players can follow history or test alternative approaches to see whether the campaign could have unfolded differently.

Contents include: six counter sheets, two maps, Rifle & Spade Series rulebook, game and scenario booklets, player aid booklets, and five ten-sided dice.