7 World War I Games to Play for Çanakkale Victory Day

The March 18 Naval Battle and Victory remains, to this day and forever, a source of pride and honor for the Turks who defended the Strait, while it was a tragic day for the Allied Fleet. The heroism and sacrifices that took place there have only grown richer and more legendary as they've been passed down to the present.

Our Heroes of the March 18 Çanakkale Victory Legend

Among these heroic acts, a few names deserve special mention, including Dardanos Battery Commander First Lieutenant Hasan and Lieutenant Mevsuf. Positioned on a hill overlooking the strait, about 400 meters from the coast, the Dardanos Battery was one of the Allied Fleet's primary targets throughout the battle due to its effective fire (more than 4,000 artillery shells were recorded falling on the Dardanos Battery's position on March 18 alone). When one of the hundreds of shells raining down that day struck home, Battery Commander First Lieutenant Hasan and Lieutenant Mevsuf were martyred, and as a result the battery fell silent for a time. Once Captain Muhittin took over command, the battery was able to resume firing. At the recommendation of the Fortified Zone Command, the Dardanos Battery was renamed the Hasan-Mevsuf Battery in honor of the two heroes martyred that day.

Corporal Seyit also deserves mention here. Serving as a supply soldier at the Rumeli Mecidiye fort, Corporal Seyit, son of Abdurrahman, carried shells weighing between 190 and 215 kg under his arm on March 18, keeping the guns firing without interruption, and whenever the guns ran low on ammunition within the battery as they were buried under earth, he easily made up the shortfall, writing a legend of heroism.

World War I Themed Games

World War I has been the subject of countless films, books, and documentaries over the years. Among them are works that have become cult classics as well as ones that were poorly received, each finding its place in history. Looking at the world of games, we see a similar pattern. War games are clearly still highly popular today and remain a genre many gamers can't get enough of.

On this joyful day as we celebrate the 106th anniversary of the March 18 Çanakkale Victory, we've compiled the 7 most beloved World War I themed games. We hope that our country, which has won so many victories like the Çanakkale Victory, continues to produce games worthy of its name and gives us reason to feel this same joy.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the 7 games we mentioned;

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 is a game released by Electronic Arts on October 21, 2016. The "1" in its name comes from its focus on World War I. Featuring the superior-level design the Battlefield series is known for, along with the tanks, warplanes, and weapons of the era, Battlefield 1 delivers a highly realistic war experience to players.

On the story side, we see the Ottoman Empire on the enemy side in the game. The Battle of Çanakkale is told from the perspective of an Australian soldier, putting us in a position of being, in a sense, our own opponent. When the game first launched, it upset Turkish players and drew criticism for the story being told largely from the Allied Powers' perspective alone.

Valiant Hearts the Great War

Developed by the French studio Ubisoft Montpellier and released in 2014, this game made quite a name for itself at the time thanks to its innovative concept and 2D comic-book art style.

Playing as one of 4 soldiers lost amid the trenches, this adventure brings World War I back to life and follows a young German soldier's journey to help him find his love.

A puzzle-adventure title, the game won over players primarily through its story and narrative design.

Verdun

Verdun is known as the first multiplayer first-person shooter set during World War I.

The game takes place on the Western Front, the site of some of the bloodiest clashes in world history, between the years 1914 and 1918. The developers drew inspiration from the famous Battle of Verdun in 1916 to create the game. It features 4 different game modes:

• Frontlines,
• Attrition,
• Deathmatch
• Squad Defense.

The game also stands out for its highly realistic World War I weapons, authentic uniforms, blood-chilling battles, and maps designed after the real battlefields of France and Belgium, making it a historically accurate and well-crafted title.

1916: The War You Never Knew

Developed by a group of German students, this game is set during World War I historically, but stands apart from the others with its horror genre concept.