Hi All, One of my work colleagues is beginning to structure his dissertation for his History degree, the topic is the Gallipoli Campaign. I am going to help him in regards to the National Archives etc. He has not quite worked out his focal point for the essay, so I wondered if anyone could recommend a good book on the subject that covered the political side of things and build up to the campaign, as well as the conflict itself. Any help gratefully received and much appreciated. Steve
You could try the Gallipoli association web page there is a link to free online books which might help or even contact a member.
Ive just read Gallipoli by Peter Hart which seems to be just what u want, although its the only book I've read on the subject, so cant say if its better or worse than others,
I'd say read as many books as possible on this one. An earlier account (which I think covers a fair bit of build up and politics) is http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gallipoli-Perennial-Classics-Alan-Moorehead/dp/0060937084 Got to be worth more than every penny of 13 pence in the used section! Interesting note on the final page, the cemeteries are beautifully kept but hardly anyone visits.
Thanks for all those useful suggestions. He is looking for a couple of books with a decent political perspective and then close in on a theme. Just entering 'Gallipoli' in the NA search engine returns 1800+ hits, so this should be quite a challenge. I think if it was me I'd go for the Anzac story, or possibly the viewpoint from the Turkish side of things. Cheers
One of the more interesting questions would be "Who made the decisions to land at Sulva Bay?" A copy-cat comparison were the landings at Normandy. Both scenarios cost a lot of lives! R.I.P all those who we are soon to commemorate. Sid, (Junior member Gallipoli Association and part-time researcher)
As a secondary idea, the HMTS Royal Edward was on her way out to Gallipoli when she was torpedoed by a German submarine, on 13th August 1915. My great uncle was one of those who went down with her.
Thanks for your input Sid, BG2012 gave me the advice to check out the Gallipoli Association website, it is the obvious place to start.
You could also look at both Bean's The Story of Anzac and Aspinall's Official History Vol 1, the latter goes into quite a bit of detail with regard to the politics of the decision making. Another volume to look at would be Gallipoli: A Ridge Too Far, edited by Ashley Ekins of the AWM, especially the section on Strategies and Plans. Peter Hart's volume is a good one to look at also, as is Les Carlyon's Gallipoli. Mark
Thanks Mark and once again to all who have helped and contributed. All the advice has been warmly welcomed by my work colleague. I shall be meeting him up at the Archives soon, which I believe is when the fun will really begin. Best wishes Steve
