Gallipoli

A richly illustrated narrative brings the rugged peninsula of Gallipoli to life, mapping its narrow necks, windswept valleys and the fierce beaches where soldiers first landed. Through detailed sketches, maps and vivid descriptions of the terrain, the book sets the stage for the desperate amphibious assaults of 1915. The dedication to General Sir Ian Hamilton and the men under his command underscores the personal reverence that threads through the work.

Written by a poet‑turned‑historian, the account weaves together geography, strategic debate and heartfelt reflection on why the Dardanelles campaign was undertaken. Masefield’s prose balances factual clarity with lyrical insight, portraying the bravery and confusion of the opening months without revealing later outcomes. Listeners will feel the immediacy of the early battles, the harsh landscape, and the human determination that defined this pivotal, yet often misunderstood, episode of the Great War.