Lost Endeavour

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Set against the backdrop of World War I, this memoir recounts Charles Watkins' experiences as a soldier in the 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers during the Dardanelles campaign in 1915. For Watkins, the war offered a stark contrast to his grueling life in a Lancashire cotton mill. Written fifty years later, the narrative presents a collection of vivid memories and reflections from Gallipoli, capturing the complexities of war and its lasting impact on those who served.