KrithiaKrithia by Mat McLachlan is a deeply engaging and moving exploration of one of the lesser known yet profoundly significant battles of World War I. This poignant tale, brought to light by the bestselling military historian and author of The Cowra Breakout, takes readers to the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula in May 1915. As World War I raged on, British forces made a bold attempt to capture the strategically crucial village of Krithia.