Trenching at Gallipoli The personal narrative of a Newfoundlander with the ill-fated Dardanelles expedition

"Trenching at Gallipoli" by John Gallishaw is a memoir that chronicles the author's time as a soldier in the First Newfoundland Regiment during the Dardanelles Expedition of World War I. The story presents a vivid portrait of life in the trenches, highlighting both the severe hardships of war and the deep bonds formed between comrades. It begins with the initial rush of patriotic fervor in Newfoundland as young men eagerly volunteer for service, detailing their training and the building excitement as they journey to the battlefront. The narrative then shifts to the grim realities of Gallipoli, where these eager soldiers face the brutal and tragic consequences of war head-on.