dewey Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 I just finished reading this book and have to say it is simply wonderful. The sacrifice the men of the United Kingdom made during this battle is astounding. I knew of what a disaster the battle was in retrospect, but the 39 men who won the Victoria Cross during the campaign were true heroes. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 21 February , 2005 Share Posted 21 February , 2005 I second your opinion Dewey Not only a very good read But an excellent reference too Regards Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilydalelil Posted 5 March , 2005 Share Posted 5 March , 2005 The sacrifice the men of the United Kingdom made during this battle is astounding. I knew of what a disaster the battle was in retrospect, but the 39 men who won the Victoria Cross during the campaign were true heroes. United Kingdom?? Shame, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 5 March , 2005 Share Posted 5 March , 2005 The sacrifice the men of the United Kingdom made during this battle is astounding. I knew of what a disaster the battle was in retrospect, but the 39 men who won the Victoria Cross during the campaign were true heroes. United Kingdom?? Shame, Michael Dear Lilydalelil, Shame? What shame exactly? The reviewer mentioned a country, which is probably of personal interest to them, But as far as I can see they have excluded no one Would you have preferred it if ALL participating nationalities had been mentioned? Including no doubt Ceylon, Newfoundland, Nepal, Russia, Senegal, Algeria, Malta, Egypt, various parts of the Ottoman Empire and Germany, not to mention the odd American who served in British uniform. Life is too short to look for problems Or to take offence when none was intended Regards Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilydalelil Posted 5 March , 2005 Share Posted 5 March , 2005 But as far as I can see they have excluded no one Would you have preferred it if ALL participating nationalities had been mentioned? Including no doubt Ceylon, Newfoundland, Nepal, Russia, Senegal, Algeria, Malta, Egypt, various parts of the Ottoman Empire and Germany, not to mention the odd American who served in British uniform. Life is too short to look for problems Or to take offence when none was intended Regards Michael D.R. But someone may consider the representatives of New Zealand and Zion might be worth a mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larneman Posted 5 March , 2005 Share Posted 5 March , 2005 Including no doubt Ceylon, Newfoundland, Nepal, Russia, Senegal, Algeria, Malta, Egypt, various parts of the Ottoman Empire and Germany, not to mention the odd American who served in British uniform. the representatives of New Zealand and Zion might be worth a mention You forgot the French, the Irish, the Scottish, the Welsh, the Aussies, the Indians, etc.. I am not annoyed by this slight oversight but could the guys from the various parts of the Ottoman Empire and Germany qualify for a "VC" ? Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilydalelil Posted 5 March , 2005 Share Posted 5 March , 2005 You forgot the French, the Irish, the Scottish, the Welsh, the Aussies, the Indians, etc.. I am not annoyed by this slight oversight but could the guys from the various parts of the Ottoman Empire and Germany qualify for a "VC" ? The French? The only French VC was won by an Australian! Germans have won VC's, but not knowing all the various parts of the Ottoman Empire, I can't answer that part of the question. Michael may have covered the Indians in his reference to Americans, but no-one here seems to have remembered the English. Despite the opening thoughts expressed in this thread, the official VC site does not specify United Kingdom as the nationality of of any winner. Perhaps the 39 UK awards from Gallipoli are among the staggeringly high number of Unknown nationalities mentioned on the VC homepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewey Posted 6 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 6 March , 2005 Hi, I certainly meant no offense, I was just referring to the men whose story I had just read about. All I was trying to do was express that I thought this was an excellent book. The sacrifice of all those who served, in not only the battle but the entire war deserve attention, and respect. I mispoke, I only meant to say that 39 soldiers from Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand won the Victoria Cross during the campaign, and was attempting to state my appreciation for that endeavor. I have read numerous books on the First World War and have a profound admiration for those who served in the conflict; Gallipoli was a battle fought at a terrible cost to all countries who took part. I think you knew that this is what I meant lilydalelil, but you were seeking to be argumentative, that is the real shame, as this forum is designed to honour their sacrifice, not to quibble over mistakes, but I am sorry if it offended you. I again recommend this book, it is an excellent read, I found my copy for only 4.99!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 7 March , 2005 Share Posted 7 March , 2005 Having cleared the air somewhat Glad we finally got back to the book Regards Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilydalelil Posted 7 March , 2005 Share Posted 7 March , 2005 Glad we finally got back to the book Michael Amen Dewey please accept my unreserved apology lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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