Cecil Allansons Gallipoli Diary originally published in 1916 without much editing so is a good indication of the thoughts of the Commander of 1/6 Gurkhas. If you would like a copy go to goslingpress.co.uk/store/pageid70…

What of the Dardanelles Granville Fortescue as a neutral American he could travel in Turkey and was able to witness at first hand the situation from the Turkish perspective as well as the Allied side. buff.ly/431oO1Z or available from Amazon

Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Speakers include the fabulous Richard van Emden. Saturday 25th October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Speakers include Peter Hart - Third Battle of Krithia. Saturday 25th October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Speakers include Taff Gillingham "What, No Wool?" Active Service in Khaki Drill beyond the Western Front Saturday 25th October in Wakefield just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

I’m pleased to be speaking at the #NotTheWesternFrontConference next month. Khaki Drill played such a huge role in The Great War beyond the Western Front but it rarely gets a mention. Do come along to hear all about it! Saturday 25th October. For tickets: buff.ly/4g8JKqq

Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Speakers include Graham Kemp with The Battle for Lake Tanganyika, 1915 . Saturday 25th October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

First stop of the day Peter Hart describes the naval campaign #phbt

Bulent explains the story of Corporal Sait during the 18th of March attack. #phbt

Next the opportunity to visit another fort although this time it's not been renovated.

Finally the group arrive at Seddülbahir ro look at the castle and where the French graves were uncovered during the restoration. #phbt

Mark tells the story of Captain Walford VC and his actions on V beach

Peter tells the sad story of Corporal Rawlinson of the Manchester who was hit by a bomb. Commemorated at Helles

Peter tells the story of the evacuation and how Genetal Maud had to te ue his units documents or maybe his personal kit.

Next stop the battery of French guns that was used to shell the asiatic side. These have recently been made more accessible.

Now hearing the story of the death of Doughty Wylie and the story of the poar cat.

Only a month to go until Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Saturday 25th October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

Not the Western Front Conference 2025 Following last years great conference will take place on Saturday 25th October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just of the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. buff.ly/4g8JKqq

Great review for Peter Stanley for Leading the Immortals. The Hardback costs £28 including postage in the UK. details trybooking.com/uk/EZXE or from Amazon

Very advance warning, the 2026 Not the Western Front Conference will take place on Saturday 31st October 2026