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Title: Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies)
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| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press Good general history |
Thorough history of the Ottoman involvement in the Great war from the Turkish perspective. Extensive use of Turkish sources strengthens the book. lack of comparative analysis weakens it.
Overall, a good local history. |
| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press A Must for Military Historian |
It is the first English written military history book about WWI from the Turkish sources. So its giving the story from the other side of the front.
Even though author did not use original archives documents he still did a very good job. He managed to draw a face for the Turkish soldiers in opposition to other works.
I strongly advise it for everybody who wants to learn more than romantic Lawrence of Arabia stories. |
| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War |
| It is easy to read. It is based on secondary sources such as Turkish official histories and staff studies. It is a useful book if you don't read Turkish. Some of the lessons from the book are very relevant today. - The best Turkish corps at the start of the war was the one that survived the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 (III Corps). It was the only one that mobilised during the time indicated in the mobilisation plan. It was also most efficient in action. Organisational structures matter; if you create new organisations it takes time for them to become as efficient as existing ones. - Because of disconnections in the Turkish railway network, troops suffered high losses to DNBI deploying from Istambul to Palestine and Iraq. Deploying troops accross European railway networks to Galicia did not result in similar losses. - The strength of the Turkish Army was in its Turkish language troops. Arabic-speaking troops recruited in Iraq, Palestine and Syria did not perform as well (the book does not explore why this was the case - though it is consistent with more recent conflicts). |
| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press Excellent Piece of Work |
| What a remarkable study and research from Mr. Erickson. I gave 5 stars mainly because of the extensive research done by the author which ranks as number one on the subject. The details of every single action and battle that the Turkish Army was involved in WWI were carefully selected and tailored. Probably the most comprehensible book written on this subject except the official archives. Statistical information, references from eye withnesses, technical details of the combat units all available in this book. Do not purchase it if you are looking for a rather easy reading war memoirs. Can there be more to be said? Yes but still the book fills a gap. This is a professional work with great tactical detail. A must for every military history buff. |
| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press Simply excellent |
This is a really great book, superior in every aspect. For some unknown reasons, many people believe the WW1 is nothing but the Trench Warfare. However, there have been other battles on the Turkish Front, none of them being less impressive than the ones in Europe.
The book gives a good idea about the Turkish forces during the WW1. It has the honor of being the first serious review in English language and I hope it will stimulate further research.
I am glad I bought this book. The price appears to be high, but turns out to be reasonable in comparison to the value, as there is no way to reach this information elsewhere.
Congratulations and thanks to Mr. Erickson. |
| Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War (Contributions in Military Studies) by Greenwood Press Book Description |
| The first general history in English of the Ottoman Army in the First World War, Ordered to Die is based on newly available Turkish archival and official sources. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Ottoman Army performed astonishingly well in the field and managed to keep fighting until the end of the war, long after many other armies had quit the field. It fought a multi-front war against sophisticated and capable enemies, including Great Britain, France, and Russia. Erickson challenges conventional thinking about Ottoman war aims, Ottoman military effectiveness, and the influence of German assistance. Written at the strategic and operational levels, this study frames the Turkish military contributions in a unitary manner by establishing linkages between campaigns and theaters. It also contains the first detailed discussion of Ottoman operations in Galicia, Romania, and Macedonia. Erickson provides a wealth of information on Ottoman Army organization, deployments, strategy, and staff procedures. He examines with particular attention the army's role in the Armenian deportations and the intelligence available to the Turks in 1914 and 1915. Appendixes include biographies of important commanders, the efforts of the Ottoman Air Force, Ottoman casualties, as well as a wartime chronology. |
