From Mons to Loos: The Gallipoli Tragedy

By Alexander Barrie

In the first of four highly-praised volumes, Alexander Barrie documents the British military’s experience of the First World War. From Mons to Loos opens with the declaration of war and ends with the disastrous Gallipoli campaign. Barrie draws on a wealth of sources, including diaries, letters, and official reports, to provide a vivid and detailed account of the war on the Western Front.

The Welsh at War: From Mons to Loos & the Gallipoli Tragedy

by Steven John

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From Mons to Loos is an essential read for anyone interested in the First World War. Barrie’s writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of bringing the war to life. The book is full of fascinating details and insights, and it provides a valuable perspective on one of the most significant events in human history.

From Mons to Loos: A Detailed Overview

From Mons to Loos is divided into three parts:

1. The opening chapters provide a brief overview of the war’s origins and early battles.
2. The second part of the book focuses on the British army’s experience of the trench warfare on the Western Front.
3. The final part of the book covers the Gallipoli campaign.

Barrie’s account of the war is both comprehensive and deeply personal. He provides a detailed overview of the major battles and campaigns, but he also focuses on the individual experiences of the soldiers who fought in them.

One of the most striking things about From Mons to Loos is Barrie’s vivid description of the horrors of trench warfare. He writes about the constant shelling, the mud and disease, and the rats that infested the trenches. He also describes the psychological toll that the war took on the soldiers.

Barrie’s account of the Gallipoli campaign is equally harrowing. He describes the botched landings, the bloody fighting, and the eventual evacuation of the troops. From Mons to Loos is a powerful and moving account of the First World War. Barrie’s writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of bringing the war to life. The book is full of fascinating details and insights, and it provides a valuable perspective on one of the most significant events in human history.

Praise for From Mons to Loos

“A vivid and detailed account of the British military’s experience of the First World War.” – The Times

“Barrie’s writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of bringing the war to life.” – The Guardian

“A powerful and moving account of the First World War.” – The Daily Telegraph

The Welsh at War: From Mons to Loos & the Gallipoli Tragedy

by Steven John

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18885 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	557 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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