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Four Years Beneath the Crescent

Four Years Beneath the Crescent

Paperback

Military BiographiesTurkey & Ottoman Empire HistoryWorld War I

ISBN10: 1025667875
ISBN13: 9781025667874
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Four Years Beneath the Crescent is a compelling first-hand account of the Great War from the unique perspective of Rafael de Nogales, a Venezuelan soldier of fortune who served as an officer in the Ottoman Army. As one of the few Westerners to hold a high-ranking position within the Turkish military during World War I, Nogales provides an unparalleled look into the operations, struggles, and ultimate decline of the Ottoman Empire.

The narrative follows Nogales through various campaigns across the Middle East and the Caucasus, including his role during the siege of Van. His observations offer a rare and often harrowing perspective on the internal conflicts and the tragic events involving the Armenian population, which he witnessed firsthand. The work serves as both a military record and a personal memoir, detailing the harsh realities of desert warfare and the complex geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century.

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