On Land And Sea At The Dardanelles - Thomas Charles Bridges - Bog

On Land And Sea At The Dardanelles is a book written by Thomas Charles Bridges. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the author's experiences on land, while the second part focuses on his experiences at sea.In the first part of the book, Bridges describes his experiences as a member of the Royal Naval Division, which was tasked with landing on the Gallipoli peninsula in April 1915. He provides vivid descriptions of the battles that took place, the harsh conditions that the soldiers had to endure, and the camaraderie that developed between the soldiers.In the second part of the book, Bridges describes his experiences as a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, serving aboard a destroyer in the Aegean Sea. He provides details of the naval battles that took place, as well as the challenges of life at sea.Throughout the book, Bridges provides a unique perspective on the Gallipoli campaign, as he was able to experience both the land and sea aspects of the conflict. His writing is engaging and provides a detailed account of his experiences, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I.It was the darkness that foiled him--this and the eel-like struggles of his adversary. At last, in desperation, he let go with his right hand, and drove his fist at the other's head. He missed his face, but hit him somewhere, for he heard his skull rap on the floor, while the knife flew out of his hand, and tinkled away across the cement floor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.