The expedition to wrest the Narrows from the Turks had failed, Constantinople remained an impossible dream.

The evacuation of Gallipoli was a life or death gamble. Mat McLachlan, Battlefield Historian and Founder of Living History. “After nine months on Gallipoli, the Allies’ greatest achievement was the way they left” Narrated by acclaimed historian Peter Hart, who spent 39 years as the oral historian at the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London interviewing thousands of veterans about their experiences, this incredible true story is told in the words of the soldiers who served at Gallipoli themselves. This is the story of the final days of this long and treacherous campaign. Less spoken about, is the 9-month campaign that followed, in which the Anzacs and their Allies on the Peninsula – which included British, French, Canadian and Indian troops – faced battles against not only the enemy forces of the Turks (later supported by the Germans), but also against the impassable and unprotective terrain and the elements. The Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915 are perhaps the most legendary wartime event in Australia’s history. To register for the free virtual launch event or pre-purchase the book, visit: “We are also inviting Australians to join us for the free Live Virtual Launch of The Gallipoli Evacuation, on Sunday 26 July 2020 at 8pm AEST, including a live conversation with author, historian and battlefield guide Peter Hart, plus some special guests,” added Mat McLachlan.Īvailable for pre-order now for delivery September 2020 (soft-cover book $35.99+postage and handling, e-book $16.99), all orders made by 31 July 2020 will receive an exclusive audio conversation with Peter Hart including recorded interviews with Gallipoli veterans.

“While Australians unfortunately are unable to visit the key battlefields where Australian soldiers fought and died this year, we are continuing to bring these sites and stories to life through Living History, and we invite all Australians to join us on the battlefields with our acclaimed historians through our podcasts, YouTube documentaries and this exciting new book,” said Mat McLachlan. Battlefield tour operator, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has branched into publishing with its Living History podcasts, YouTube channel and now, the launch of its first book – The Gallipoli Evacuation by historian and battlefield guide for MMBT, Peter Hart.

Gallipoli by Peter Hart