Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett

Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett CBE (11 February 1881 – 4 May 1931) was an English war correspondent during the First World War. Through his reporting of the Battle of Gallipoli, Ashmead-Bartlett was instrumental in the birth of the Anzac legend which still dominates military history in Australia and New Zealand. Through his outspoken criticism of the conduct of the campaign, he was instrumental in bringing about the dismissal of the British commander-in-chief, Sir Ian Hamilton – an event that led to the evacuation of British forces from the Gallipoli peninsula.

Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
Born(1881-02-11)11 February 1881
London, England
Died4 May 1931(1931-05-04) (aged 50)
Lisbon, Portugal
OccupationWar correspondent
Years active1902–1920
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