Gallipoli Revisted: In The Footsteps Of Charles Bean And The Australian Historical Mission (2009) By Janda Gooding
 
The landing at Gallipoli has long been described as the moment that Australia proved itself as a nation, and in the years since the ill-fated battle, the word Gallipoli has become synonymous with bravery, courage, and the Australian spirit. But how is it that we know so much about this famous battle, and how is it that so many artefacts survive today, telling their story in museums all over Australia?
 
For the main part, it's thanks to the famous Australian war correspondent and historian Charles Bean. C. E. W. Bean's correspondence from WWI made him a household name amongst Australians. Less known is the role he played in the establishment of the Australian War Memorial. Even while working as the official war correspondent during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, he began collecting records, artefacts, and soldiers' stories to someday establish Australia's first national war museum.
 
In 1919, Bean had the opportunity to return to Gallipoli to fill in the missing pieces of what happened during the campaign. He brought together a team of artists to accompany him on what he called the Australian Historical Mission. They aimed to collect battlefield relics and create new artworks to convey the full story of the power, trauma, and tragedy of that terrible conflict.
 
This book shares the story of the Australian Historical Mission for the first time, tracing the steps from its formation through to their work in Gallipoli and the journey home again. Interwoven throughout is a thought-provoking exploration of the connections between art, landscape, and history, and their lasting impact on the way Australians remember the 1915 ANZAC campaign as well as the beginnings of the Australian War Museum and the ANZAC legend itself.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
236 Pages
In Good Condition