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Dardanelles: A Midshipman's Diary, 1915-16 (The History of World War One) Kindle Edition

by H. M. Denham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 112 ratings
This young naval officer’s diary provides a unique perspective on the Gallipoli catastrophe in World War One.

Ideal for readers who have enjoyed the works of Peter Hart, Alan Moorehead and the diaries of Guy Warner and Tony Ditcham.

The Dardanelles Campaign is famously one of Sir Winston Churchill’s greatest failures, but what was it like to be there?

When war broke out H. M. Denham was a sixteen-year-old cadet still at the naval college, but within weeks he found himself aboard HMS Agamemnon heading towards the Mediterranean to attack Ottoman forces located in the narrow Dardanelles Straits.

Although prohibited from making official journals, Denham kept a secret diary of his time during this long and bloody stalemate.

Denham’s account provides fascinating insight into what this campaign was like viewed from the sea. He explains tactics, engagements, and his superiors as well as recording day-to-day actions, from trawling for mines and avoiding enemy submarines to commanding boats to storm the shoreline in the infamous Suvla Bay landing.

From his viewpoint in the crow’s-nest of the Agamemnon Denham was able to witness all aspects of this ten-month amphibious struggle.

Dardanelles: A Midshipman's Diary, 1915-16 captures the true waste and confusion that unfolded in the seas of the eastern Mediterranean and the beaches of Gallipoli.
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    January 10, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08L3MX46H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (January 10, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 165 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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  • Amazon Customer.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
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    Great book, very informative, an bloody interesting
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  • Jerry M. Brezina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book indeed!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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    In this most excellent book, the author gives enough details to inform the reader of the course of battle, yet does not go into excessive detail about incidental happenings. I have not studied this battle extensively, but this author gives good insight to it.
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  • Chaplain-GranStan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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    A. detailed and Interesting story of a naval action in World war one that I had read about in other war action accounts, but never in as much detail as this one.
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  • Ionia Froment
    4.0 out of 5 stars Front row seats
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
    This book is a very detailed account of the events of WWI in the Dardanelles, but it would be easy to get lost if you aren't familiar with Naval terms. So what I'm saying, is that there are times that I got a bit lost. Thank goodness for Google.

    Overall, I found this to be an interesting personal account, but there were times when it did come across as a bit dry. From an historical perspective, it is great. From a literary perspective it could do with a bit of editing to make it more coherent for the lay reader. Still, this is an interesting book with a first row viewpoint, and you can't go wrong there.

    I thank the author for taking the time and effort to share his experiences with us and help us understand further details about these events.

    This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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  • Stanley Turner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good…
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
    Denham served in the Royal Navy for 20+ years and this is his diary of one of the most controversial war actions of The Great War. I enjoyed reading Denham’s descriptions of the various watercraft used in the Dardanelles Campaign. Recommended for anyone interested in the world wars, especially the First World War…SLT
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