Trenching At Gallipoli: The Personal Narrative Of A Newfoundlander With The Ill-Fated Dardanelles Expedition (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437432206)

Trenching at Gallipoli is a personal narrative written by John Gallishaw, a Newfoundlander who was part of the ill-fated Dardanelles Expedition during World War I. The book was originally published in 1917 and provides a first-hand account of the experiences of a soldier on the front lines of one of the most infamous battles in history.Gallishaw's narrative is a vivid and detailed description of the conditions and events that he witnessed during his time at Gallipoli. He describes the harsh realities of trench warfare, including the constant threat of enemy fire, the lack of basic necessities such as food and water, and the physical and emotional toll that the experience took on him and his fellow soldiers.Throughout the book, Gallishaw also offers insights into the political and strategic decisions that led to the Dardanelles Expedition, as well as the failures and successes of the campaign. He provides a unique perspective on the conflict, as a soldier from Newfoundland, a small colony that had only recently joined the Canadian Confederation.Trenching at Gallipoli is a compelling and insightful account of one soldier's experience in one of the most significant battles of World War I. It offers a valuable historical perspective on the conflict and the impact it had on the individuals who fought in it.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 Gallishaw
ISBN-10: 1437432204
ISBN-13: 9781437432206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d