For the first time showcasing a unique and extensive range of Australian War Memorial photographs, 'Gallipoli: a Ridge too far' describes the pivotal events of that momentous year as they affected all the countries involved. The book combines fresh perspectives from the world's leading authorities, including Turkish and German historians, together with soldiers' letters and diary accounts.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Maps and tables; Notes on measurements and Turkish names; Chronology of the Gallipoli campaign; Introduction; Part 1: Strategies and plans; Chapter 1: The hand of history; Chapter 2: The August offensives in British Imperial Grand Strategy; Chapter 3: A ridge too far; Part 2: The Anzac breakout battles; Chapter 4: By bomb and bayonet; Chapter 5: 'I thought I could command men'; Chapter 6: 'From the uttermost ends of the earth'; Part 3: Enemies and allies; Chapter 7: 'There will be no retreating'. Chapter 8: 'Only 1 per cent of our own strength'Chapter 9: 'No room for any lapses in concentration'; Chapter 10: The French on Gallipoli and observations on Australian and British forces during the August offensive; Chapter 11: Their mercenary calling; Chapter 12: Supplying the offensive; Part 4: Legacies; Chapter 13: Walking the ground; Chapter 14: Gallipoli; Notes; Suggested further reading; Index.