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General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos
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General Sir Ian Hamilton and General Ellison, Kephalos
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947), British army officer, best known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Dardanelles during the Battle of Gallipoli. He also served in the First and Second Boer Wars, the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the Mahdist War, and the Russo-Japanese War. Seen here at Kephalos, talking with General Sir Gerald Francis Ellison (1861-1947) on the morning of his departure for England. Date: October 1915
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In this evocative photograph, taken on the morning of October 1915, General Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) is seen in deep conversation with General Sir Gerald Francis Ellison (1861-1947) at Kephalos, the small port town on the Aegean Sea in Greece. The two distinguished British army officers, both clad in military uniforms, engage in a serious discussion as they prepare for Hamilton's departure for England. General Sir Ian Hamilton is best known for his command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force during the disastrous Battle of Gallipoli in World War I. He had previously served in various conflicts, including the First and Second Boer Wars, the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the Mahdist War, and the Russo-Japanese War. General Sir Gerald Francis Ellison, on the other hand, had served under Hamilton during the Gallipoli campaign and was the commander of the 29th Division. His career in the British Army spanned over three decades, and he had seen action in several major conflicts, including the Second Boer War and World War I. The photograph captures a poignant moment in history as two great military minds discuss the events of the recent past and the challenges that lay ahead. The setting, with the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea in the background, adds to the sense of tranquility and reflection. The image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the soldiers during the Gallipoli campaign and the crucial role that these two generals played in shaping the course of the war.
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