Gallipoli by John Masefield

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.html.images 305 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.epub3.images 1.3 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.epub.images 1.3 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.epub.noimages 181 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.kf8.images 1.4 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.kindle.images 1.3 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53682.txt.utf-8 274 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/53682/pg53682-h.zip 1.3 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Masefield, John, 1878-1967
LoC No. 16021990
Title Gallipoli
Note Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Brian Coe, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Gallipoli" by John Masefield is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work explores the infamous Dardanelles Campaign, also known as the Gallipoli Campaign, which was a major military effort involving Allied forces aiming to secure a crucial route to the Eastern Front. The text addresses both the strategic decisions made and the human experiences of those involved, highlighting the profound challenges faced by the soldiers during this critical and tragic military endeavor. The opening of "Gallipoli" establishes the author's intention to provide insight into the Dardanelles Campaign through analysis and vivid imagery. Masefield reflects on his discussions regarding the campaign's objectives, criticisms, and multifaceted failures, portraying it not merely as a horror-filled venture but as a testament to human courage and determination. He vividly describes the geographical context, detailing the treacherous terrain, strategic importance of the region, and the bravery of the Allied troops who endeavored to land under harsh conditions, including fierce enemy resistance and logistical nightmares. Readers are drawn into a narrative that emphasizes not just the military aspects but also the personal sacrifices and relentless spirit of those involved in this storied chapter of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
Category Text
EBook-No. 53682
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 135 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!