Gallipoli Sniper: The Remarkable Life of Billy Sing

Billy Sing was a small, dark man who used a Lee Enfield .303 rifle to pick off unwary Turks, becoming known as the Anzac Angel of Death and the Assassin of Gallipoli. In a duel with the Turkish marksman Abdul the Terrible, Sing fired first and killed him. This is a vivid account of the fighting in the Gallipoli Campaign.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Billy Sing, a diminutive and dark individual, possessed a remarkable talent for murder. During his service in the Australian Imperial Force 5th Light Horse, Sing found himself deployed on the narrow strip of land occupied by the Australians on Gallipoli. Witnessing the devastating impact of Turkish snipers, he resolved to retaliate using the same tactics. Armed with a simple Lee Enfield .303 rifle, Sing commenced his relentless pursuit of unsuspecting Turks, seizing the opportunity to eliminate them. With the assistance of a skilled spotter who identified targets for him, Sing rapidly gained a reputation as the Anzac Angel of Death and the Assassin of Gallipoli. His unmatched prowess in sniping resulted in an unprecedented number of enemy soldier casualties, solidifying his status as the most successful sniper and the most feared individual on the Gallipoli battlefield.

Aware of Sing's formidable reputation, the Turks took measures to counter his threat. In a fierce duel, Sing emerged victorious, killing Abdul the Terrible with his first shot. This captivating account, penned by an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, provides a vivid portrayal of the ruthless nature of the combat in the Gallipoli Campaign.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399075084