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100 1 _aMasefield, John,
_d1878-1967
245 1 0 _aGallipoli
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-07
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, Chris Pinfield 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.)
520 _a"Gallipoli" by John Masefield is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work explores the infamous Dardanelles Campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, which was a major military effort involving Allied forces aiming to secure a crucial route to the Eastern Front. The text addresses both the strategic decisions made and the human experiences of those involved, highlighting the profound challenges faced by the soldiers during this critical and tragic military endeavor. The opening of "Gallipoli" establishes the author's intention to provide insight into the Dardanelles Campaign through analysis and vivid imagery. Masefield reflects on his discussions regarding the campaign's objectives, criticisms, and multifaceted failures, portraying it not merely as a horror-filled venture but as a testament to human courage and determination. He vividly describes the geographical context, detailing the treacherous terrain, strategic importance of the region, and the bravery of the Allied troops who endeavored to land under harsh conditions, including fierce enemy resistance and logistical nightmares. Readers are drawn into a narrative that emphasizes not just the military aspects but also the personal sacrifices and relentless spirit of those involved in this storied chapter of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682
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