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Between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea lie the Dardanelles, the straits of Gallipoli or ancient Hellespont, the gateway to Europe, Africa, and Asia. In 1915 the straits were a coveted prize -- their control, the Allies believed, could sway the course of World War I.
Much has been written about Gallipoli, but no one has ever agreed whether hat controversial campaign was justified or how success could have been assured. This look (probably the last from a combatant's point of view) vividly portrays the hopes and fears of the men who fought there and their commanders, and seeks to answer both these crucial questions.
Eric Bush was at Gallipoli as a midshipman aged fifteen. Since then he has visited and re-visited the scenes of the landings and has patiently pieced together a meticulously fair and accurate picture of the campaign. Aided by his experience of combined operations in World War II, he is singularly well equipped to assess what was attempted and what was achieved. Moreover, throughout his distinguished career he has made a point of meeting and talking to the men and officers who served at Gallipoli and has also had access to a vast quantity of unpublished reports, letters, and diaries.
Captain Bush's account is profoundly moving, though that is hardly surprising, for the beaches of Gallipoli saw man act of valour, of selflessness and of patriotism and those who fought there were always proud to have done so.
This book has long been eagerly awaited and, as Lord Mountbatten wrote in a personal letter to the author recently, 'no one is more fitted to write the final story of Gallipoli.'
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GALLIPOLI
Seller: Bellcourt Books, Hamilton, VIC, Australia
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No Binding. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The author, who was a 15 year old R.N. Midshipman at Gallipoli, was i and after numerous later visits has pieced together a meticulously fair and accurate picture of the campaign. Seller Inventory # 2504
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Gallipoli
Seller: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australia
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Hardback. 1975. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by very light tanning of the edges. The d/w is unclippped and fine. Seller Inventory # 23099676
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