Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches from the Dardanelles, etc. by Ian Hamilton
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| Author | Hamilton, Ian, 1853-1947 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Wood, Evelyn, 1838-1919 |
| LoC No. | 15025515 |
| Title | Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches from the Dardanelles, etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches from the Dardanelles, etc." by Ian Hamilton is a historical account written during the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This work consists of detailed reports from the general commanding the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, offering insights into the military operations at Gallipoli, including strategies, challenges, and significant events that shaped the campaign. The focus lies on the struggles and valor of the Allied forces, particularly British and colonial troops, as they faced the challenging terrain and determined opposition of the Turkish defenders. The opening of the work sets the stage for the Dardanelles campaign, with General Hamilton detailing his initial observations and plans upon arriving in the Mediterranean region. He recounts meetings with various military leaders and emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts in launching attacks against fortified enemy positions. The narrative highlights the complexities of landing operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the challenging geography, and the fierce resistance from Turkish forces. Hamilton's accounts provide a vivid understanding of the battlefield conditions, demonstrating both the logistical difficulties and the courage displayed by the troops during the early stages of this infamous military campaign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53959 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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