Dictionary entry overview: What does alternative mean? â¢ ALTERNATIVE (noun) The noun ALTERNATIVE has 1 sense: 1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen Familiarity information: ALTERNATIVE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ ALTERNATIVE (adjective) The adjective ALTERNATIVE has 3 senses: 1. allowing a choice
The Dardanelles, a long narrow strait dividing the Balkans (Europe) along the Gallipoli peninsula from Asia Minor.he strait has often played a strategic role in history. The Dardanelles is unique in many respects. The very narrow and winding shape of the strait is more akin to that of a river. It is considered one of the most hazardous, crowded, difficult and potentially dangerous waterways in the world.
The command of the Ãanakkale Fortified Zone was responsible for the defence of the Dardanelles. It was a corps-sized unit, commanded by Brig.Gen. Cevat PaÅa, and it was composed of two infantry divisions (the 9th commanded by Col. Halil Sami Bey and the 11th commanded by Col. Refet Bey) as well as artillery and other supporting units.