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The White Gurkhas: Australians At The Second Battle Of Krithia, Ronald James Aus
By Ronald James Austin
1989 • Hardcover • Slouch Hat Publications
Description
Title: The White Gurkhas: Australians At The Second Battle Of Krithia
Author/Publisher: Ronald James Austin, Slouch Hat Publications
Publication Year: 1989
Format: Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket
The White Gurkhas: Australians at the Second Battle of Krithia is a historical non-fiction book by Ronald James Austin, published in 1989. This Illustrated hardcover with Dust Jacket is a specialist work detailing the role of Australian forces in the difficult and largely forgotten Second Battle of Krithia during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. This is a valuable resource for Australian military history.
Synopsis
Ronald James Austin's 1989 work, 'The White Gurkhas: Australians At The Second Battle Of Krithia', delves into a specific, yet often overlooked, facet of Australian military history. This non-fiction account focuses squarely on the involvement of Australian forces during one of the most brutal engagements of the Gallipoli Campaign.
The book provides a detailed examination of the Second Battle of Krithia, a pivotal and challenging confrontation during World War I. Austin's research sheds light on the Australian contribution to this significant battle, offering readers a specialist insight into the realities faced by soldiers on the ground.
- Australian Valour at Krithia: This section meticulously details the specific actions, experiences, and contributions of Australian soldiers during the challenging Second Battle of Krithia, offering insight into their critical role in a broader, complex campaign.
- The Gallipoli Campaign Context: The book adeptly places the Second Battle of Krithia within the wider strategic and tactical landscape of the Gallipoli Campaign, providing essential historical background for understanding this critical engagement of World War I.
- Battlefield Insights: Readers can expect an in-depth examination of the events, challenges, and outcomes of the Second Battle of Krithia, drawing on historical records to reconstruct this pivotal moment in military history.
As a 1st Edition, this vintage illustrated hardcover is an invaluable resource for military historians and collectors with a particular interest in Australia's contribution to the First World War and the Gallipoli Campaign. It stands as a compelling record of courage and sacrifice.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 0731653238 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Slouch Hat Publications |
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Military |
| Topic | Australian History |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket, Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | Yes |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | The White Gurkhas: Australians At The Second Battle Of Krithia |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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