Trenching at Gallipoli by John Gallishaw
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"Trenching at Gallipoli" by John Gallishaw is a personal narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of Gallishaw, a member of the First Newfoundland Regiment, during the ill-fated Dardanelles Expedition in World War I. This historical account provides poignant insights into the realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the challenges faced on the Gallipoli Peninsula. At the start of the book, the author describes
the outbreak of war and the fervent spirit of enlistment among Newfoundlanders, who felt a strong desire to serve their King and country. As the regiment prepares for deployment, we are introduced to a cast of characters, including the enthusiastic young men from Newfoundland who join together to train. Gallishaw vividly depicts the anticipation and excitement as the soldiers travel to the front lines, highlighting their determination to prove themselves in battle, despite the looming dangers they face. The scene is set for the harrowing trials that await them as they land at Gallipoli, marking the beginning of a difficult and tragic chapter in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gallishaw, John, 1890- |
|---|---|
| Title |
Trenching at Gallipoli The personal narrative of a Newfoundlander with the ill-fated Dardanelles expedition |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35119 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35119-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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