Research Catalog

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Description

1. 96 p. : ill. (some col.); 25 cm.

Summary

1. "The Gallipoli expedition of 1915, the brainchild of Winston Churchill, was designed to knock the Turkish Empire out of World War I and open a supply route to Russia. The campaign is characterized by the military incompetence of the higher commands, particularly the Allies. However, in spite of this, Gallipoli deserves to be, and is, also remembered for the heroism and resourcefulness of both the British and Turkish armies and the men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This book details the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to endure, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings."--BOOK JACKET.

Series statement

1. Osprey military campaign series ; 8

Uniform title

1. Osprey military campaign series 8.

Subject

1. Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey) > History, Military
2. Military operations
3. World War 1
4. World War, 1914-1918 > Campaigns > Gallipoli Peninsula

Genre/Form

1. Bildband.
2. Military history
3. Military history.

Contents

1. Origins of the campaign. The commanders. The Allied commanders -- The Turkish commanders -- The opposing armies. The Turkish army -- The Allied forces -- The Naval attack. The landings. ANZAC -- 'Y' beach -- 'W' and 'X' beaches -- 'V' beach -- 'S' beach -- Kum Kale -- Consolidation -- The Battles of Krithia. The First Battle of Krithia -- The Second Battle of Krithia -- Turkish counter-attack at Anzac -- The Third Battle of Krithia -- Stalemate. Sari Bair. A new landing : Suvla Bay -- Diversionary attacks -- Sari Bair breakout attempt -- Suvla. Stalemate again -- Evacuation. Change of command -- The withdrawal -- Assessment -- The battlefield today.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain