http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com Beer, Military History, Beer, Cricket, Beer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/04/gallipoli-tour-day-two-anzac/#comment-8748 istanbul tours Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:22:49 +0000 http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/04/gallipoli-tour-day-two-anzac/#comment-8748 As an Australian, Gallipoli is prominent in our cultural memory, and myths. The place commemorates a military disaster, as well as the heroism & dignity of both the Allies (Australia, NZ, Britiish, French, & Irish) troops that were slaughtered here as a result of a poorly planned invasion. The Turks bravely defended their territory Where the Allies landed is interesting, & too my surprise, I wasn't as "moved" as I expected I would be - perhaps decades of we Australians "celebrating" the landing at Gallipoli caused me www.privatetoursinistanbul.com expect to be moved. What is fascinating is to understand the Turks, as well as the Allies, & why there is the strong historical & cultural connection we keep nearly 100 years later Read a good history of the place beforehand. Go & see the Turkish monuments, and the moving Ataturk quote about the sins & daughters from foreigh lands now lying with Turkey in dignity - this is very moving, & reminds of a time when enemies treated each other with respect & dignity. As an Australian, Gallipoli is prominent in our cultural memory, and myths. The place commemorates a military disaster, as well as the heroism & dignity of both the Allies (Australia, NZ, Britiish, French, & Irish) troops that were slaughtered here as a result of a poorly planned invasion. The Turks bravely defended their territory Where the Allies landed is interesting, & too my surprise, I wasn’t as “moved” as I expected I would be - perhaps decades of we Australians “celebrating” the landing at Gallipoli caused me www.privatetoursinistanbul.com expect to be moved. What is fascinating is to understand the Turks, as well as the Allies, & why there is the strong historical & cultural connection we keep nearly 100 years later Read a good history of the place beforehand. Go & see the Turkish monuments, and the moving Ataturk quote about the sins & daughters from foreigh lands now lying with Turkey in dignity - this is very moving, & reminds of a time when enemies treated each other with respect & dignity.

]]> http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/03/gallipoli-tour-day-one/#comment-8695 istanbul tours Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:28:02 +0000 http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/03/gallipoli-tour-day-one/#comment-8695 Spent three days in area and two full days visiting the park and memorials were not enough. Should have had a third. Used dardanel troy Cannakale as a base and left car at Kilitbahir. Our visit was focussed on the British landings in the Cape Hellas area and Morto Bay as well as Gully Ravine. There was more than enough to see with British, French and Turkish sites. It is a must to read up on the Gallipoli campaign before you go. Pretty spectacular and difficult terrain was dwarfed by a second visiting Suvla and Anzac areas http://www.privatetoursinistanbul.com Spectacularly beautiful and daunting/terrible for those who fought there. September is a quiet time for a visit with good weather although very dry. Well worth the visit Thank you all so much. Spent three days in area and two full days visiting the park and memorials were not enough. Should have had a third. Used dardanel troy Cannakale as a base and left car at Kilitbahir. Our visit was focussed on the British landings in the Cape Hellas area and Morto Bay as well as Gully Ravine. There was more than enough to see with British, French and Turkish sites. It is a must to read up on the Gallipoli campaign before you go. Pretty spectacular and difficult terrain was dwarfed by a second visiting Suvla and Anzac areas http://www.privatetoursinistanbul.com Spectacularly beautiful and daunting/terrible for those who fought there. September is a quiet time for a visit with good weather although very dry. Well worth the visit Thank you all so much.

]]> http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/03/gallipoli-tour-day-one/#comment-6891 Gallipoli Tours Wed, 04 May 2011 14:48:56 +0000 http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/06/03/gallipoli-tour-day-one/#comment-6891 We visited Gallipoli last month. And spent almost 1 week . It was really great to see gallipoli, and troy. We almost saw all historical places of istanbul and then we went to troy for a day and saw the a of anzac. We are very happy and we definitely recommend it http://www.toursingallipoli.com Everything was fantastic and i saw all the places i want to. It was a great trip and i definitely recommend everyone. Thank you so much. We visited Gallipoli last month. And spent almost 1 week . It was really great to see gallipoli, and troy. We almost saw all historical places of istanbul and then we went to troy for a day and saw the a of anzac. We are very happy and we definitely recommend it http://www.toursingallipoli.com Everything was fantastic and i saw all the places i want to. It was a great trip and i definitely recommend everyone. Thank you so much.

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]]> http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/09/30/1918-how-i-wrote-the-book/#comment-1577 Tim Sullivan Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:49:25 +0000 http://peteblog.peterhartmilitary.com/2008/09/30/1918-how-i-wrote-the-book/#comment-1577 These first-person descriptions, comments, by soldiers are chilling. Sad, sad, sad to know that men continue to make war despite our extensive knowledge of the cost. These first-person descriptions, comments, by soldiers are chilling. Sad, sad, sad to know that men continue to make war despite our extensive knowledge of the cost.

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