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Krithia

The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli
By Mat McLachlan
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Krithia by Mat McLachlan is a deeply engaging and moving exploration of one of the lesser-known yet profoundly significant battles of World War I. This poignant tale, brought to light by the bestselling military historian and author of The Cowra Breakout, takes readers to the southern... Read More
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Krithia by Mat McLachlan is a deeply engaging and moving exploration of one of the lesser-known yet profoundly significant battles of World War I. This poignant tale, brought to light by the bestselling military historian and author of The Cowra Breakout, takes readers to the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula in May 1915.

As World War I raged on, British forces made a bold attempt to capture the strategically crucial village of Krithia. Australian and New Zealand units, the ANZACs, were soon called in to bolster the British efforts. On the fateful day of 8 May, these troops found themselves advancing across an exposed and featureless plain in full daylight, unaware of the precise locations of the entrenched Turkish defenders. Facing a relentless barrage of machine-gun and rifle fire, the Australians managed to make some progress, but fell far short of reaching the village and were forced to dig in. The New Zealanders, fighting alongside them, encountered similar devastating resistance. By the end of the day, over 1,800 ANZAC troops had been killed or wounded, marking a day of immense bravery and sacrifice.

With meticulous research and a compassionate lens, McLachlan weaves together first-hand accounts and oral histories in Krithia, offering a vivid and humanising portrait of the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey who fought in this harrowing battle. Through the eyes of both survivors and those who fell, readers are transported to the heart of the conflict, gaining insight into the courage and resilience displayed by these men as they faced overwhelming odds in hellish conditions.

Krithia stands as a testament to the untold stories of heroism and the brutal realities of war, shedding light on a critical chapter of the Gallipoli campaign that has been overlooked for far too long. This compelling narrative not only honours the memory of those who fought and perished but also enriches our understanding of World War I, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the extraordinary tales of human endurance and sacrifice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733649103

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Mat McLachlan is one of Australia's leading battlefield historians and media presenters in the history space. He is also the author of Walking with the Anzacs, Gallipoli: The Battlefield Guide and The Cowra Breakout, and the founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours, which sends thousands of Australians to visit battlefields around the world each year.

As a media presenter, Mat is a regular on TV and radio and in print. He produces and hosts three of the leading history podcasts in Australia: Living History, BattleWalks and Pete & Gary's Military History. He appears regularly

as a history expert on all major Australian television and radio networks, and reaches over five million viewers on YouTube each year.

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