Jim Claven’s Lemnos & Gallipoli Revealed: A Pictorial History of Anzacs in the Aegean 1915-16 tells the story of the northern Aegean island of Lemnos and its part in Australia’s Anzac story and the Gallipoli campaign.
Drawing on extensive archival research, the book features reproductions of over 300 many never before published photographs taken by the Anzacs themselves during the Gallipoli campaign, all informed by the authors field research on Lemnos.
The author not only tells the story of the Island’s function as the advanced base for the campaign – with ships anchored in Mudros Bay, its great rest camps, supply bases and field medical facilities – but also the interaction of these young Australians and the local islanders, the first meeting of Greeks and Australians in Greece.
Never before has the role of Lemnos and Greece in the Gallipoli campaign been told in such a comprehensive way. Endorsements of the book:
"An authoritative and well-researched history of this important but little appreciated aspect of Australia's Anzac story, vividly brought to life in the photographs and words of the Anzacs themselves. Highly recommended...” Dr Peter Ewer, author Forgotten Anzacs (2016)
“… Reveals the story of Lemnos and the Anzacs in all its aspects, from the ships assembled in Mudros Bay, through the field hospitals and rest camps established on the island, to the meeting of these young Australians with their local hosts. … a beautiful photographic history.” Colonel Jan McCarthy (Ret), ARRC, President of the RSL (Victoria Branch), Nurses Sub-Branch.
The book is published by Melbourne’s Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee, complementing their Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial at Lemnos Square, Albert Park. The production of the book was supported by the Victorian Government's Veterans Council Grants program, along with organisations and individuals.
The book is available to purchase in selective outlets.
For more information on the book click here.
To purchase a copy direct from the Committee, contact Committee President, Lee Tarlamis OAM MP - lee.tarlamis@hotmail.com
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