A Prayer for Gallipoli offers a visceral, firsthand account of one of the First World War’s most harrowing campaigns. Through the extraordinary diaries of Chaplain Kenneth Best, readers are transported to the front lines of the Allied invasion of Turkey. Unlike many of his contemporaries who remained behind the lines, Padre Best insisted on serving alongside his men, witnessing the true, unvarnished horror of trench warfare. His writing provides an intimate and courageous perspective, documenting his efforts to bolster morale, tend to the wounded, and lay the fallen to rest. As the casualty lists grow, Best becomes a searing witness to the conflict, offering candid, often critical insights into the decisions made by the British Higher Command. This compelling work, produced in association with the Imperial War Museums, captures the indomitable spirit of those caught in a tragic historical turning point. It is an essential, moving read for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of the Great War through the eyes of an observant and compassionate participant.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and some cover wear) Softcover ISBN 9781849833677
