Anzac - The Landing

Gallipoli

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War I
Cover of the book Anzac - The Landing by Stephen   Chambers, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Stephen Chambers ISBN: 9781783460601
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: September 22, 2008
Imprint: Pen and Sword Language: English
Author: Stephen Chambers
ISBN: 9781783460601
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: September 22, 2008
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Language: English

The Anzac legend was born on the shores of Gallipoli during the historic morning of 25th April 1915. Landing on a hostile beach, under the cover of darkness, the Anzacs moved inland rapidly, but the response of the Ottoman forces was equally quick. The outcome of the campaign was arguably sealed during the first day, when the door for an Anzac victory was closed.

With the order to dig, dig, dig and to stick it out, a stalemate was secured from the clutches of almost total disaster. After the Australians and New Zealanders received their baptism of fire, they became a stubborn thorn in the sides of the Ottoman army. Futilely after eight grueling months of fighting, the campaign came to an end with the complete evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Failure did not mar the actions and sacrifice of the Anzacs who bestowed a powerful legacy, as well as being a landmark in the birth of modern Turkey. Almost a century later, with all the veterans now sadly gone, their legacy still survives in Anzac Day and with the ever increasing numbers of pilgrims who visit the battlefield today.

This attractive and well-written book will serve as either a handy guide or concise history (or both).

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Anzac legend was born on the shores of Gallipoli during the historic morning of 25th April 1915. Landing on a hostile beach, under the cover of darkness, the Anzacs moved inland rapidly, but the response of the Ottoman forces was equally quick. The outcome of the campaign was arguably sealed during the first day, when the door for an Anzac victory was closed.

With the order to dig, dig, dig and to stick it out, a stalemate was secured from the clutches of almost total disaster. After the Australians and New Zealanders received their baptism of fire, they became a stubborn thorn in the sides of the Ottoman army. Futilely after eight grueling months of fighting, the campaign came to an end with the complete evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Failure did not mar the actions and sacrifice of the Anzacs who bestowed a powerful legacy, as well as being a landmark in the birth of modern Turkey. Almost a century later, with all the veterans now sadly gone, their legacy still survives in Anzac Day and with the ever increasing numbers of pilgrims who visit the battlefield today.

This attractive and well-written book will serve as either a handy guide or concise history (or both).

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Great Western Large Wheeled Outside Framed 4-4-0 Tender Locomotives by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book They Gave me a Seafire by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book War in the Balkans by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Hugh Despenser the Younger and Edward II by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Copper at the Yard by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Overture to Overlord - The Preparations of D-Day by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Peninsular Eyewitnesses by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Out of the Italian Night by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book With 3 Para to the Falklands by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Somme Offensive - March 1918 by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Swords and Cinema by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Der Adler by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Escort Carrier of the Second World War by Stephen   Chambers
Cover of the book Naval Aviation in the Korean War by Stephen   Chambers
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy