Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1 by Ian Hamilton
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"Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1" by Ian Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of General Sir Ian Hamilton during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. It focuses on the military operations, strategies, and personal reflections of the author as he navigates the complexities of the campaign, which aimed to secure a sea route to Russia through the Dardanelles. At the start of
the diary, Hamilton reflects on the circumstances leading to his command over the military force aimed at assisting the fleet in the Dardanelles. He details his initial orders from Lord Kitchener and assesses the state of readiness of his troops as they embark from England. The opening section sets the tone for an insightful personal narrative, as Hamilton describes the challenges, uncertainties, and strategies involved in preparing for military action against the well-fortified Turkish forces, contextualizing his perspective amidst the chaotic backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hamilton, Ian, 1853-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Hamilton, Ian, Sir, 1853-1947 -- Diaries |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Subject | Generals -- Great Britain -- Diaries |
| Subject | Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey) -- History, Military |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19317 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19317-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1071 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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