Patrick CarlyonRecensioni
Autore di The Story Of Gallipoli
Recensioni
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We have explained the reasons for the outbreak of the war and the Gallipoli campaign is put into context. We learn about Joe Cumberland, a young train driver from NSW, who was one of the first to enlist from the Hunter valley and of his brother, Oliver. We hear about the actions of Charles Bean, a journalist, who landed at Gallipoli with the Australian troops on 25th April 1915. He later became famous as the official war historian and was partly responsible for the growth of the ANZAC legend. The actions of William Birdwood, Colonel William Malone are related to us as well as learning more about John Simpson than just his donkey.
The book explores the decisions and choices made by soldiers, officers and politicians. The author also tries to fill in any gaps in stories and attempts the difficult task of separating fact from the myths and legends that have grown around Gallipoli.
There are maps, b&w photographs and diagrams and appendix containing letters and a good bibliography and index.
Also includes 16 unnumbered pages of plates