02488cam a22003133u 4500 48754 UtSlPG 20260610134124.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Wilkinson, Norman, 1882-1934 The Dardanelles: Colour Sketches From Gallipoli Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-23 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Dardanelles: Colour Sketches From Gallipoli" by Norman Wilkinson is a historical account, written during the early 20th century amidst World War I. This work provides a vivid depiction of the Gallipoli Campaign through the author's firsthand experiences as both a writer and artist. Utilizing water-colour drawings made on-site, Wilkinson captures the dramatic and often chaotic scenes of war, detailing the realities faced by soldiers and sailors during this significant and challenging military operation. The book is structured around a series of sketches and narratives that illustrate key moments of the campaign, from the initial landings at Suvla Bay to the complexities of naval operations off the coast. Wilkinson describes the confusion and unpredictability of battle, including the challenges of beach landings, troop movements, and the ever-present threat of Turkish artillery and snipers. He also offers insights into the experiences of both British and Turkish troops, highlighting the human aspect of conflict through poignant descriptions of bravery, hardship, and camaraderie. The sketches, alongside Wilkinson's engaging prose, create an evocative portrayal of a crucial episode in military history, revealing both the beauty and brutality of the Gallipoli Campaign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48754 89593 89593