The Tenth (Irish) Division in Gallipoli

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This narrative recounts the significant contributions and heroic actions of the 10th Division during the Gallipoli Campaign. It highlights the bravery and endurance of Irish soldiers amidst challenging circumstances, emphasizing their unique role in the broader context of World War I. The work serves as a tribute to their sacrifices and achievements, aiming to instill pride among Irish readers and honor the legacy of these soldiers within the Empire. Through detailed accounts, it captures the spirit of camaraderie and valor that defined the division's experience in this pivotal military engagement.

FOOTNOTES:

[1] Table in Humber’s Water Supply of Cities and Towns (London, 1876), p. 86.—Quoted by Hodgkin in “Italy and her Invaders,” Vol. 4, p. 172.

[2] Numbers in History, by Dr. Hans Delbrück, London University Press, 1914.

[3] The exact figures are:—

	Killed		Wounded		Missing
	Officers.	Other ranks.	Officers.	Other ranks.	Officers.	Other ranks.
Busaco	1	30	8	94	—	—
Ciudad Rodrigo	—	7	4	23	—	—
Badajoz	3	28	7	106	—	—
Salamanca	2	11	4	110	—	8
Kaba Kuyu	3	43	9	159	—	47
					Nearly all killed.

The Peninsular figures are taken from Oman’s Peninsular War, Volumes III and V.