Gallipoli Diary, Volume I By: Ian Hamilton (1853-1947)
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Ian Hamilton is a fascinating and detailed account of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign during World War I. Through his diary entries, Hamilton provides a first-hand perspective on the planning, execution, and ultimate failure of the Allied forces' attempt to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. Hamilton's writing is vivid and engaging, capturing the chaos and confusion of war while also reflecting on the personal toll it takes on those involved. His descriptions of the harsh terrain, the constant threat of enemy fire, and the struggles of his men are poignant and moving. What makes Hamilton's diary particularly valuable is his insight into the strategic decisions made by the Allied commanders and the challenges they faced in coordinating their forces. His accounts of the failed naval attacks, the brutal trench warfare, and the eventual evacuation of the troops paint a vivid picture of the tragic events that unfolded at Gallipoli. Overall, Gallipoli Diary, Volume I is a gripping and informative read that sheds light on one of the defining moments of World War I. Hamilton's first-hand account offers a unique perspective on the campaign and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought in this brutal conflict. First Page: GALLIPOLI DIARY BY GENERAL SIR IAN HAMILTON, G.C.B. AUTHOR OF "A STAFF OFFICER'S SCRAP BOOK," ETC. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. I NEW YORK GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY 1920 PRINTED BY UNWIN BROTHERS, LTD. WOKING ENGLAND PREFACE On the heels of the South African War came the sleuth hounds pursuing the criminals, I mean the customary Royal Commissions. Ten thousand words of mine stand embedded in their Blue Books, cold and dead as so many mammoths in glaciers. But my long spun out intercourse with the Royal Commissioners did have living issue my Manchurian and Gallipoli notes. Only constant observation of civilian Judges and soldier witnesses could have shown me how fallible is the unaided military memory or have led me by three steps to a War Diary: (1) There is nothing certain about war except that one side won't win. (2) The winner is asked no questions the loser has to answer for everything. (3) Soldiers think of nothing so little as failure and yet, to the extent of fixing intentions, orders, facts, dates firmly in their own minds, they ought to be prepared. Conclusion: In war, keep your own counsel, preferably in a note book. The first test of the new resolve was the Manchurian Campaign, 1904 5; and it was a hard test. Once that Manchurian Campaign was over I never put pen to paper in the diary sense[1] until I was under orders for Constantinople... Continue reading book >>

Gallipoli Diary, Volume I By: Ian Hamilton (1853-1947)

Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Ian Hamilton is a fascinating and detailed account of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign during World War I. Through his diary entries, Hamilton provides a first-hand perspective on the planning, execution, and ultimate failure of the Allied forces' attempt to capture the Gallipoli peninsula.

Hamilton's writing is vivid and engaging, capturing the chaos and confusion of war while also reflecting on the personal toll it takes on those involved. His descriptions of the harsh terrain, the constant threat of enemy fire, and the struggles of his men are poignant and moving.

What makes Hamilton's diary particularly valuable is his insight into the strategic decisions made by the Allied commanders and the challenges they faced in coordinating their forces. His accounts of the failed naval attacks, the brutal trench warfare, and the eventual evacuation of the troops paint a vivid picture of the tragic events that unfolded at Gallipoli.

Overall, Gallipoli Diary, Volume I is a gripping and informative read that sheds light on one of the defining moments of World War I. Hamilton's first-hand account offers a unique perspective on the campaign and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought in this brutal conflict.

First Page:

GALLIPOLI DIARY

BY GENERAL SIR IAN HAMILTON, G.C.B.

AUTHOR OF "A STAFF OFFICER'S SCRAP BOOK," ETC.

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOL. I

NEW YORK GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY 1920 PRINTED BY UNWIN BROTHERS, LTD. WOKING ENGLAND

PREFACE

On the heels of the South African War came the sleuth hounds pursuing the criminals, I mean the customary Royal Commissions. Ten thousand words of mine stand embedded in their Blue Books, cold and dead as so many mammoths in glaciers. But my long spun out intercourse with the Royal Commissioners did have living issue my Manchurian and Gallipoli notes. Only constant observation of civilian Judges and soldier witnesses could have shown me how fallible is the unaided military memory or have led me by three steps to a War Diary:

(1) There is nothing certain about war except that one side won't win.

(2) The winner is asked no questions the loser has to answer for everything.

(3) Soldiers think of nothing so little as failure and yet, to the extent of fixing intentions, orders, facts, dates firmly in their own minds, they ought to be prepared.

Conclusion: In war, keep your own counsel, preferably in a note book.

The first test of the new resolve was the Manchurian Campaign, 1904 5; and it was a hard test. Once that Manchurian Campaign was over I never put pen to paper in the diary sense[1] until I was under orders for Constantinople... Continue reading book >>

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