Publisher:Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 2015
Edition:Unstated
Binding:Softcover
Condition:Good
Melbourne University Press, 2015, Softcover, Book Condition: Good, Unstated
Based on exclusive access to Turkish archives, Defending Gallipoli reveals how the Turks reacted and defended Gallipoli. Author and Turkish language expert Harvey Broadbent spent five years translating everything from official records to soldiers' personal diaries and letters to unearth the Turkish story.It is chilling and revealing to see this famous battle in Australian history through the 'enemy' lens. The book commences with a jihad, which sees the soldiers fighting for country and God together. But it also humanises the Turkish soldiers, naming them, revealing their emotions, and ultimately shows how the Allies totally misunderstood and underestimated them.Defending Gallipoli fills a huge gap in the history of the Gallipoli campaign. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 306 pages. Remnants of old price label on the front and rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Turkey; 1900-1920; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0522864562. ISBN/EAN: 9780522864564. Inventory No: 52760.
Based on exclusive access to Turkish archives, Defending Gallipoli reveals how the Turks reacted and defended Gallipoli. Author and Turkish language expert Harvey Broadbent spent five years translating everything from official records to soldiers' personal diaries and letters to unearth the Turkish story.It is chilling and revealing to see this famous battle in Australian history through the 'enemy' lens. The book commences with a jihad, which sees the soldiers fighting for country and God together. But it also humanises the Turkish soldiers, naming them, revealing their emotions, and ultimately shows how the Allies totally misunderstood and underestimated them.Defending Gallipoli fills a huge gap in the history of the Gallipoli campaign. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 306 pages. Remnants of old price label on the front and rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Turkey; 1900-1920; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0522864562. ISBN/EAN: 9780522864564. Inventory No: 52760.