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Gallipoli: A Study in Failure (The History of World War One) Kindle Edition

by Michael Hickey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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‘Excellent’ John Terraine, Daily Telegraph

The full story of Allied heroism and incompetence in the Dardanelles, from the brink of victory to resounding defeat.

Perfect for readers who enjoy the works of Barbara W. Tuchman, Christopher Clark and John Keegan.

In 1911 Winston Churchill had astutely stated that, ‘It is no longer possible to force the Dardanelles, and nobody would expose a modern fleet to such peril.’ Yet, four years later, as First Lord of the Admiralty, he would override the opposition of his First Sea Lord, Jackie Fisher, and support a daring assault on the Gallipoli peninsula.

With Imperial Russia appealing to her allies for assistance against the might of the Central Powers, Churchill and those who agreed with him, thought that they could knock the Ottoman Empire out of the war by forcing their way through the Dardanelles to Constantinople.

What started out promisingly ended in utter, dismal disaster for the Entente powers.

Michael Hickey traces the complex roots of catastrophe to the remoteness of war leaders in London, the chaotic operations of under-equipped and incompetent admirals and generals on the spot, and the extraordinary diversity of the Allied troops. Drawing both on his experience as a soldier and on a wide range of historical archives, including official papers, diaries and letters, many never used before, Hickey makes real for us the luckless fighting men who did their best but were, in the words of one of them, ‘beaten in the end by our own leaders’.

‘Gripping’ Robert McLaughlin, Glasgow Herald

‘Lucid, vivid and highly readable’ Arthur Hockaday, RUSI Journal

Gallipoli: A Study in Failure should be essential reading for all interested in one of the most fascinating but grimmest campaigns in modern history.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLL15YF4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (January 21, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2525 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
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Grant Fritchey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating History
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2002
This is the first book on the battles in the Dardenelles that I've read. I found it to be complete and compelling. Michael Hickey covers the battles on land and at sea. He sets the stage incredibly well. He goes over the grand strategy that led to the battles and covers life in the trenches for Brits, Aussies & Kiwi's that fought the battle. In short, this is one of the best WWI books I've ever read.
I couldn't recommend it more.
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Dr. D. W. Cameron
1.0 out of 5 stars Dr DW Cameron
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2006
Doesn't even get the basics right - I flicked through the book and luckily did not waste my money buying it - Hicky states continually (this not a typo) that the 2nd Brigade at Anzac was the first to land, when it is WELL KNOWN that it was 3rd Brigade. If you he can't even get this well known fact correct - what about the rest of it!
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Simon Cocker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2023
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Absolute must for anyone interested in the Gallipoli campaign.
Having just recently completed a 4 day tour of the area this will enhance my knowledge of the events further.
Received in good time and packaged well from the seller.
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Neal Ames
5.0 out of 5 stars A complete history of Gallipoli
Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2024
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As an Australian, and a veteran, whose whole life and profession of arms is formed and foundationed by our soldiers actions at Gallipoli I thoroughly
enjoyed reading this book. For those of us of future generations to those ANZACs we will always salute you.
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Nell G
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and Reliable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2013
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I grew up on the estate of someone closely connected with the Gallipoli campaign. Further to this, the death of a relative there resulted in family tragedy so I have always been interested and read several books on the subject.

I know Michael, his knowledge is encyclopedic and his research never ending, therefore I had to get a copy of this book.

It fulfills my expectations and tells it 'as it was'a moving story of heroism, tragedy and incompetence.

Thank you Michael.
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