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Book on Gallipoli


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Guest DavidTennant

I have been told there is a book on Gallipoli, I think the title mentioned was "The Great Gamble" or words to that effect which I have not been able to locate on Google. I am interested as apparently there is a mention of a forebear of mine in the book, Seaman James Skitmore. Any leads much appreciated.

David Tennant

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I think the book you atre looking for is "The Immortal Gamble"

The Immortal Gamble and the Part Played in it by H.M.S. "Cornwallis"

A. T. Stewart & C.J.E. Peshall

London. A.& C. Black. 1917

I would say that a fair price is probably around £25, but the bookseller below has one for around £15 at the moment, so if you find one at that price now is the time to buy.

HMS Cornwallis was unique in that it served throughout the Gallipoli campaign. The book is a good read.

I suggest you try

St Mary's Books & Prints - Mr Marcus Tyers

9 St Mary's Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DP, United Kingdom (GB)

Tel: 01780 763033 Fax: 01780 763033

Email: orders@stmarysbooks.com URL: www.stmarysbooks.com

Who have a copy advertised at the moment

Good Luck

Martin

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Martin

Thanks very much indeed for that. I assume my relative was one of the Cornwallis' crew

dave

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