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Not Such a Bargain by Nicholas A. Lambert is a book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Not Such a Bargain about?
Despite general approval for an operation at the Dardanelles, it was not at all clear what exactly had been decided on January 28—or rather what a decision actually meant when situation was evolving so quickly. Throughout February 1915, Admiral Fisher implored certain members of the War Council to reconsider. Other options for British strategic policy remained in play, especially the previous decision for an offensive in the Balkans. Meanwhile, fear of social unrest in India caused the Indian government to embargo the export of wheat, placing further upward pressure on wheat prices and heightening concerns over food riots in Britain. As confusion reigned in London, the Royal Navy commenced its attack at Dardanelles. Overly optimistic assessments from the admiral in command caused London to expect victory within weeks. A deterioration in Russia’s military position added further urgency to the operation.
- Author
- Nicholas A. Lambert
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN