Australia in Palestine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gullett, H. S. (Henry Somer), 1878-1940.

Contributor:

Barker, David Crothers, 1888-1946

Barrett, Charles, 1879-1959

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Australia in Palestine" by H. S. Gullett, David Crothers Barker, and Charles Barrett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This compelling narrative chronicles the significant contributions and experiences of Australian troops during the Palestine Campaign of World War I. The book offers insights into the challenges faced by these soldiers and highlights their roles in numerous battles, ultimately showcasing the bravery and adaptability of the Australian forces. The opening of the work introduces the context of the book as a collection primarily created by soldiers, aimed at documenting their experiences for friends and family back home in Australia. It includes details of the early stages of the Palestine campaign, including the battles at Romani and Katia, where Australian troops demonstrated their effectiveness as cavalry. The narrative emphasizes not only the military tactics employed but also captures the personal stories and camaraderie among the soldiers, reflecting on their resilience and strategic successes amid the harsh conditions of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-02-03