Gallipoli 1915: Frontal Assault on Turkey

by Philip Haythornthwaite

Overview

The Gallipoli expedition of 1915, the brainchild of Winston Churchill, was designed to knock the Turkish Empire out of the First World War and open a supply route to Russia. The campaign is characterised by the military incompetence of the higher commands, particularly the Allies. However, in spite of this, Gallipoli deserves to be, and is, also remembered for the heroism and resourcefulness of both the British army and the men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This book details the battles, hardships and eventual evacuation that these men had to go through, in this comprehensive guide to the Gallipoli landings of World War I (1914-1918).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781855321113
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	01/24/1991
Series:	Campaign , #8
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Philip Haythornthwaite is an internationally respected author and historical consultant specializing in the military history, uniforms and equipment of the 18th and 19th centuries. His main area of research covers the Napoleonic Wars. He has written some 40 books, including more than 20 Osprey titles, and numerous articles and papers on military history – but still finds time to indulge in his other great passion, cricket.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Campaign

The Commanders

The Opposing Armies

The Naval Attack

The Landings v The Battles of Krithia

Stalemate

Sari Bair

Suvla

Evacuation

The Battlefield Today

Chronology

A Guide to Further Reading

Wargaming Gallipoli