Raster Scanning Posted 12 January , 2003 Share Posted 12 January , 2003 I have just finished reading " Gallipoli " by L.A. Carlyon, I have read many books on the subject, this ranks as one of the best. I highly recommend it. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 12 January , 2003 Share Posted 12 January , 2003 Hi John I agree about this Gallipoli book. I like the way Carlyon brought present day Gallipoli into the story. I think this hit a very good note with many Australians who have been there on battlefield tours and have had similar experiences & emotions. Cheers Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 12 January , 2003 Share Posted 12 January , 2003 I agree - very well written too - I was very moved by the preface. A rational but sincere examination of the Anzac experience. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 12 January , 2003 Share Posted 12 January , 2003 Try Tim Travers new Gallipoli 1915. He has two relative buried there. He did extensive research in Turkish archives and shatters some myths, biggest one is that straits could have been forced with another try or two since they were out of shells. They had plenty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 13 January , 2003 Share Posted 13 January , 2003 Hi Paul I believe that Carlyon's and Traver's books were published at relatively the same time, which may be why I haven't seen Traver's for purchase in bookshops in Australia and of course for the fact that Carlyon focuses on the Australian contribution. Would be interested to read Traver's book if I see one for sale here. Cheers Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 January , 2003 Author Share Posted 13 January , 2003 Thanks Paul I will take a look at it. Andrew. The book should be available in Oz. It came out in 2001. A review of it by Ashley Ekins of the Military History Section AWM is available at http://www.awm.gov.au/journal/j36/traversreview.htm All the best John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawryleslie Posted 3 July , 2014 Share Posted 3 July , 2014 Peter Hart has also written an excellent book "Gallipoli" which I highly recommend reading. Peter also runs a very informative Facebook page "Gallipoli, 1915" which is worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly100 Posted 3 July , 2014 Share Posted 3 July , 2014 Having read all three mentioned, I personally rate Travers and Hart above Carlyon. Of course it all boils down to taste in writing style, all three of which are very good. Carlyon certainly hit a chord with the general public readership with his work, hence the high volume of sales. All are keepers. You don't have to agree with every word, but still give credit to good work. That they all are. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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