steve fuller Posted 28 July , 2005 Share Posted 28 July , 2005 Hi Pals Have just finished a "story" on 15th August 1915 attacks along the Kiretch tepe Sirt in Gallipoli. Apart from awaiting confirmation on the 10th Irish's casualty figures, I think its just about done & would welcome anyones feedback, corrections of fact etc etc on it. Its based entirely on textual "facts" so shouldnt be innaccurate, but if you spot a mistake, please let me know? Can be found here http://bedfordregiment.org.uk/id16.html Thanks all Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 I've only read half as I was quite knackered last night, but I like what Ive read, the background set thescene well... good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres1418 Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, have read some of it, but after two working days (both very busy) i can't concentrate so have saved it to read later today or tomoroow but so far very good, thanks Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, Well done, what an effort. Cheers Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaisersoffensive Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, Well done, what an effort. Hello Heartiest congratulations. Scholarly and interesting piece. Not a theatre of War I know much about but will now start a serious read stimulated by your piece. Can you recommend any reading material for a general overview of the campaign? Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, Well done Sir, A great read; informative and enjoyable Best regards Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 29 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Well, thank you kind sirs & ma'ams. . No errors then? Blimey ... Bob - the theatre is full of astounding pieces mate & thoroughly worth the effort & read. In 8 months, the armies seem to have collected a huge amont of heriocs, medals, determination against adversity, hopelessness, and some lovely anicdotes. Athough I dont have them, the tracts I have from Hickey's & Travers books look incredible. The 10th Irish extracts that Liam Curran sent me are really harrowing and touched me quite deeply if Im honest, but almost any personal letters included in Regmnt histories etc are well worth the read. I could have copied the irish text verbatim (if it was appropriate & allowed!!!) as it is so powerful & the hoplessness really got to me (Cheers again Liam!!) I guess any battalion that served there, and one of their officers wrote a book afterwards, is gonna be worth the read really. Webster (the Beds) is a bit dry but gives the picture & Rimmers book dedicated to his son (again on the Bedfords) carries personal letters etc, making it a decent read. Be warned though, once it gets you, itll have you hooked mate!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 29 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, Well done Sir, A great read; informative and enjoyable Best regards Michael D.R. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Coming from you sir, I consider that a great accolade. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 I know pretty much nowt about Gallipoli .. but I enjoyed this. Hat is off to you. Website is coming together great too. Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 29 July , 2005 Share Posted 29 July , 2005 Steve, Well done, great effort. Gallipoli not my strong point at all but nicely put together. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 30 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 30 July , 2005 As with Michael, praise from a couple of "sweaty's" is really appreciated . So the hours of baggy eyes & headaches are paying off then ... thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plummed Goose Posted 31 July , 2005 Share Posted 31 July , 2005 "Be warned though, once it gets you, itll have you hooked mate!!!!!!!! " ... yes, probably the most dangerous thing about Gallipoli ... eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 31 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 July , 2005 "Be warned though, once it gets you, itll have you hooked mate!!!!!!!! " ... yes, probably the most dangerous thing about Gallipoli ... eric <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And this is a man who would know, having scaled the heights of the Kiretch Tepe Ridge & sent me over a dozen pics of the area!!!! (Thanks eric!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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