https://nationalseniors.com.au/members/competitions/win-a-copy-of-krithia12 July – 13 September 2024
Win a copy of Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli
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by Mat McLachlan
In May 1915 during World War I, British units tried to capture the village of Krithia on the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula. Australian and New Zealand units were sent to reinforce the British. On 8 May, the Anzac troops took part in a bloody battle near Krithia. Advancing across a featureless plain in broad daylight, with no idea where the Turkish defenders were, the Anzacs came under a hail of machine-gun and rifle fire. The Australians managed to advance, but got nowhere near the village and dug in well short of their objective. The New Zealanders on their left fared no better. By the end of the day, over 1800 Anzac troops had been killed or wounded.
Supported by first-hand accounts and oral history, Krithia features the stories of a number of Australians, New Zealanders and Turks - some who survived, some who didn't. The battle of Krithia is a tale of bravery and sacrifice, and a vivid portrait of men doing their best under hellish conditions. It's a great Australian story that hasn't been told - until now.
For your chance to Win a copy of of Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli, submit the form below. If the details are not correct, please update your details through My Account. The competition closes 11:59 PM AEST on Friday 13 September 2024. Only one entry per member is permitted and only one prize will be awarded to the winner. This prize will not be exchanged for any other, unless specified by National Seniors Australia.
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