The Dardanelles: Colour Sketches From Gallipoli by Norman Wilkinson
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| Author | Wilkinson, Norman, 1882-1934 |
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| Title | The Dardanelles: Colour Sketches From Gallipoli |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dardanelles: Colour Sketches From Gallipoli" by Norman Wilkinson is a historical account, written during the early 20th century amidst World War I. This work provides a vivid depiction of the Gallipoli Campaign through the author's firsthand experiences as both a writer and artist. Utilizing water-colour drawings made on-site, Wilkinson captures the dramatic and often chaotic scenes of war, detailing the realities faced by soldiers and sailors during this significant and challenging military operation. The book is structured around a series of sketches and narratives that illustrate key moments of the campaign, from the initial landings at Suvla Bay to the complexities of naval operations off the coast. Wilkinson describes the confusion and unpredictability of battle, including the challenges of beach landings, troop movements, and the ever-present threat of Turkish artillery and snipers. He also offers insights into the experiences of both British and Turkish troops, highlighting the human aspect of conflict through poignant descriptions of bravery, hardship, and camaraderie. The sketches, alongside Wilkinson's engaging prose, create an evocative portrayal of a crucial episode in military history, revealing both the beauty and brutality of the Gallipoli Campaign. (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 -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48754 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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