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The Anzac legend was born on the shores of Gallipoli during the historic morning of 25th April 1915. Landing on a hostile beach- under the cover of darkness- the Anzacs moved inland rapidly- but the response of the Ottoman forces was equally quick. The outcome of the campaign was arguably sealed during the first day- when the door for an Anzac victory was closed. With the order to dig- dig- dig and to stick it out- a stalemate was secured from the clutches of almost total disaster. After the Australians and New Zealanders received their baptism of fire- they became a stubborn thorn in the sides of the Ottoman army. Futilely after eight gruelling months of fighting- the campaign came to an end with the complete evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Failure did not mar the actions and sacrifice of the Anzacs who bestowed a powerful legacy- as well as being a landmark in the birth of modern Turkey. Almost a century later- with all the veterans now sadly gone- their legacy still survives in Anzac Day and with the ever increasing numbers of pilgrims who visit the battlefield today. This attractive and well-written book will serve as either a handy guide or concise history (or both)....