02288cam a22003493u 4500 19317 UtSlPG 20260610133442.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Hamilton, Ian, 1853-1947 Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-19 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Gallipoli Diary, Volume 1" by Ian Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of General Sir Ian Hamilton during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. It focuses on the military operations, strategies, and personal reflections of the author as he navigates the complexities of the campaign, which aimed to secure a sea route to Russia through the Dardanelles. At the start of the diary, Hamilton reflects on the circumstances leading to his command over the military force aimed at assisting the fleet in the Dardanelles. He details his initial orders from Lord Kitchener and assesses the state of readiness of his troops as they embark from England. The opening section sets the tone for an insightful personal narrative, as Hamilton describes the challenges, uncertainties, and strategies involved in preparing for military action against the well-fortified Turkish forces, contextualizing his perspective amidst the chaotic backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British Hamilton, Ian, Sir, 1853-1947 -- Diaries World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula Generals -- Great Britain -- Diaries Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey) -- History, Military https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19317 60702 60702