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Ladataan... The Story Of Gallipoli (2003)Tekijä: Patrick Carlyon
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. Very easy to read account of the Gallipoli battles of WW1. Includes detailed quotes from generals and ordinary foot soldiers as well as Turkish soldiers letters also. A fascinating look at the truths behind the legends – the terrible mistakes made by the Commanders, and the heroism of the New Zealand and Australian soldiers. Often gory, frustrating and yet moving, the account is interspersed with observations of the peninsula from present day. A fine take on the absurdity of war. p.132 –“death” p.134 then ‘the second’ to ‘dark’ p. 135 then to p.137 ‘Mcgarvie’ to end p.138Talks about the famous attack on the trenches that is recreated in the movie Gallipoli and focuses on one soldier McGarvie who was a crack shot. P.14 intro näyttää 3/3 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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The men were huddled in lifeboats. Some prayed that their legs would work. Some smiled to show they weren't scared. They peered into the darkness ahead and saw nothing. Then, the dark shape of a man standing on a hill. A shout from the shore. A single shot rang out and a bullet hissed overhead. The Gallipoli campaign had begun. Anzac soldiers fought on Turkish soil a century ago. So why do we still care about what happened there? Why do we celebrate a battle lost? The Gallipoli Story takes young people on an unforgettable and tough journey deep into the heartland of war. Patrick Carlyon digs past the myths to explore the lives and choices of the men - - soldiers, politicians and generals alike - - who found themselves caught up in a battle fought far from home. A powerful piece of storytelling that brings history to life - - and shows us the human faces behind the grand story. The CBC Honour Book. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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We have explained the reasons for the outbreak of the war and the Gallipoli campaign is put into context. We learn about Joe Cumberland, a young train driver from NSW, who was one of the first to enlist from the Hunter valley and of his brother, Oliver. We hear about the actions of Charles Bean, a journalist, who landed at Gallipoli with the Australian troops on 25th April 1915. He later became famous as the official war historian and was partly responsible for the growth of the ANZAC legend. The actions of William Birdwood, Colonel William Malone are related to us as well as learning more about John Simpson than just his donkey.
The book explores the decisions and choices made by soldiers, officers and politicians. The author also tries to fill in any gaps in stories and attempts the difficult task of separating fact from the myths and legends that have grown around Gallipoli.
There are maps, b&w photographs and diagrams and appendix containing letters and a good bibliography and index.
Also includes 16 unnumbered pages of plates ( )