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Tracing Your Great War Ancestors: The Gallipoli Campaign (Paperback) by Simon Fowler
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Simon Fowler’s Tracing Your Great War Ancestors: The Gallipoli Campaign is a practical and deeply informative guide for anyone researching relatives who served in one of the First World War’s most harrowing and heroic theatres. The Gallipoli campaign, fought on the rugged peninsula of Turkey, was marked by brutal landings, fierce trench warfare, and immense loss. Fowler not only outlines the course of the campaign but also equips readers with the tools to uncover personal connections to this pivotal moment in history.
With clear direction on how to access key archives—including The National Archives in Britain, the Australian War Memorial, and resources in New Zealand—this book helps family historians trace service records, battlefield movements, and personal stories. It also offers guidance on visiting monuments and museums that commemorate the campaign, making it a valuable companion for both research and remembrance. Whether you're just beginning your genealogical journey or planning a visit to Gallipoli itself, Fowler’s book brings clarity, context, and humanity to the search for ancestral ties to this iconic chapter of the Great War.
ISBN : 9781473823686