Defending Gallipoli: The Turkish Story provides a ground-breaking account of the historic 1915 campaign by shifting the focus away from the traditional Allied perspective. Drawing upon six years of intensive research within Turkish archives and previously untranslated material, historian Harvey Broadbent offers a compelling narrative of the conflict from the viewpoint of the Ottoman forces. This book explores how the Turkish military successfully defended their homeland against the combined naval and land forces of the British and French empires. By documenting the strategic decisions, local experiences, and the grit of the soldiers on the ground, Broadbent provides a necessary balance to existing literature. It is an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Gallipoli Peninsula’s military history and the profound impact this campaign had on the national identities of both Turkey and Australia. Expertly researched and told with clarity, this work finally brings the "other side of no-man's land" to life, offering a definitive and illuminating look at a defining moment of the First World War.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, minor cover wear, and rear sticker mark) Softcover ISBN 9780522864564
