Gallipoli (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162764115)

""Gallipoli"" is a historical account written by John Masefield about the disastrous campaign of the Allied forces during World War I in the Dardanelles region of Turkey. The book describes the events that led to the decision to launch the campaign, the preparation and execution of the plan, and the subsequent battles that took place between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire. Masefield vividly portrays the harsh conditions faced by the soldiers, the strategic errors made by the commanders, and the devastating losses suffered by both sides. The author also explores the political and social implications of the campaign, examining the impact it had on the war effort and the attitudes of the people involved. Through his powerful prose and meticulous research, Masefield provides a comprehensive and compelling account of one of the most significant military failures of the First World War.1918. Illustrated. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield's literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The book begins: A little while ago, during a short visit to America, I was often questioned about the Dardanelles Campaign. People asked me why that attempt had been made, why it had been made in that particular manner, why other courses had not been taken, why this had been done and that either neglected or forgotten, and whether a little more persistence, here or there, would not have given us the victory. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Masefield
ISBN-10: 1162764112
ISBN-13: 9781162764115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d