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At Suvla Bay / Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war. cover

At Suvla Bay / Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war.

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A first-person memoir records an individual's enlistment and service during an amphibious campaign, offering eyewitness sketches of training, sea voyages, landings and life ashore. It describes camp routine and shortages, tending the wounded, voyages between ports and being marooned on an island, detailed landing operations, sniper encounters, small-unit disorientations, and the eventual retreat and departure. Short poems, local place-words and character sketches are woven with humorous anecdotes and stark observations, producing a varied portrait of daily hardship, camaraderie and the practical, often improvisatory realities of service in an active theatre.

About the Author

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John Hargrave

John Hargrave, known by the moniker "White Fox," was a soldier and writer who served with the 32nd Field Ambulance during World War I. His notable work, "At Suvla Bay," presents a vivid account of his experiences and observations during the Dardanelles campaign. Through a blend of sketches and notes, Hargrave captures the realities of war, the characters he encountered, and the landscapes he traversed. His writings offer a personal perspective on the challenges faced by medical personnel in the trenches, contributing to the broader narrative of military history and the human experience during conflict.

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