| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 370 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Preparation -- pt. 2. 6 August 1915 -- pt. 3. 7 August 1915 -- pt. 4. 8 August 1915 -- pt. 5. 9 August 1915 -- pt. 6. 10 August 1915 |
| Summary |
The August Offensive was the last attempt by the Allied forces to break the stalemate with the Turkish defenders that had developed since the Anzac landings in late April 1915. It resulted in some of the bloodiest battles on the Gallipoli peninsula which included the battles for Leane's Trench, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Hill Q and Hill 971. Drawing from letters, diaries and official reports from both Commonwealth and Turkish sources, David Cameron recreates in compelling detail the five days of the August offensive. He describes the complexity behind the battles and how they affected |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 358-361) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Great Britain. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps fast |
| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula.
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Military campaigns
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| SUBJECT |
Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey) -- History, Military -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781742230788 |
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1742230784 |
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1742230776 |
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9781742230771 |
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