The True Story of 17 Gunner Heroism and the Bloodiest Military Campaign in History

In the annals of military history, few battles are as renowned for their brutality and sacrifice as the Battle of Gallipoli. Fought between the Allied forces and the Ottoman Empire during World War I, the campaign was a bloody stalemate that cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of men.

Inferno: The True Story of a B-17 Gunner's Heroism and the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History

by Joe Pappalardo

4.4 out of 5

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At the heart of the fighting were the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC),who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915. The ANZACs faced fierce resistance from the Ottoman forces, and the fighting quickly bogged down into a bloody trench warfare.

One of the most critical battles of the Gallipoli campaign was the Battle of Lone Pine, which took place on August 9, 1915. The battle was fought over a small hilltop that overlooked the ANZAC lines, and the fighting was intense and bloody. In the end, the ANZACs were able to capture the hilltop, but at a great cost.

One of the most famous units involved in the Battle of Lone Pine was the 17th Battery of the Australian Field Artillery. The battery was responsible for providing artillery support to the ANZAC troops, and its guns played a vital role in the capture of the hilltop.

The 17th Battery was made up of a group of young men from all walks of life. They were farmers, laborers, and students, and they had all volunteered to fight for their country. The battery was commanded by Captain John Treloar, a career soldier who had served in the Boer War.

On the day of the Battle of Lone Pine, the 17th Battery was positioned on a ridge overlooking the Turkish lines. The battery's guns were constantly under fire from Turkish artillery, but the gunners refused to give up. They continued to fire their guns, and their shells helped to pave the way for the ANZAC infantry.

As the battle raged, the 17th Battery suffered heavy casualties. Several of the gunners were killed, and others were wounded. But the battery refused to be silenced. The gunners continued to fire their guns, and they helped to ensure that the ANZACs were able to capture the hilltop.

The Battle of Lone Pine was a victory for the ANZACs, but it came at a great cost. The 17th Battery lost 22 men killed and 58 wounded. The battery's commander, Captain John Treloar, was one of the men who was killed.

The story of the 17th Battery is a story of heroism and sacrifice. The gunners of the battery were ordinary men who did extraordinary things. They fought bravely against overwhelming odds, and they helped to shape the course of the war.

The True Story of 17 Gunner Heroism and the Bloodiest Military Campaign in History is a gripping account of the Battle of Gallipoli and the role that the 17th Battery played in the campaign. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the human cost of war.

Inferno: The True Story of a B-17 Gunner's Heroism and the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History

by Joe Pappalardo

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	24780 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	347 pages

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