At Suvla Bay

By John Hargrave and John Hargrave

Book Overview

""At Suvla Bay"" is a historical account of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, written by John Hargrave. The book focuses on the experiences of the author, who served as a soldier in the British Army during the campaign. Hargrave provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the landing at Suvla Bay, the battles that took place, and the eventual evacuation of the British forces. He also describes the harsh conditions and challenges that the soldiers faced, including the extreme heat, lack of water, and constant threat of enemy fire. Throughout the book, Hargrave reflects on the impact of war on the human psyche and the toll it takes on soldiers. ""At Suvla Bay"" is a compelling and poignant account of one of the most significant battles of World War I.He lay flat under a huge rock. I left the stretcher-squads, and, crawling behind a bush, looked through the glasses. It certainly was a Turk, and his position was one of hiding. He kept perfectly motionless on his stomach and his rifle lay by his side.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419107992
• ISBN13: 9781419107993
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"