{"product_id":"ottoman-infantryman-1914-18-9781846035067","title":"Ottoman Infantryman 1914–18","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913, the Ottoman Empire undertook a massive military retraining program. Although many histories have depicted the Ottomans as a poor fighting force, this was more often due to poor leadership and logistics. The typical Ottoman soldier, the asker, was tough, well-trained, and courageous. While fighting over varied terrain from Gallipoli, to Mesopotamia and to the Caucasus, they proved themselves to be able front-line troops. This is the first English-language book to focus exclusively on the Ottoman infantryman in the First World War. Using a combination of first-hand accounts, period photographs and specially commissioned artwork, it explores the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of these often-neglected warriors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction-Chronology\/Recruitment\/ Enlistment  Training  Appearance  Equipment  On Campaign  Belief and Belonging  Experience of Battle  After the Battle  Collecting\/Museums\/Re-enactment  Bibliography  Glossary  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360206651735,"sku":"9781846035067","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781846035067.jpg?v=1754126981","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ottoman-infantryman-1914-18-9781846035067","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}