James Hurst was born in Perth and studied at the University of Western Australia. He has since worked at the Universities of Western Australia and New South Wales and for the Department of Defence. For many years he has researched the Gallipoli Campaign in general and the 11th Battalion in particular, visiting the peninsula five times for research purposes. He has written a number of articles on the subject and produced an interactive CD-ROM guide to the campaign. James currently lives in South Australia with his wife and daughter.
"""Using a highly innovative approach, Dr. Hurst [...] takes a fresh and insightful look at the landings through the experience of the men of the 11th Australian Battalion. The Landing at Dawn [...] is an invaluable read for anyone interested in the Gallipoli operation, but also for those seeking to understand combat, in any conflict.""--A.A. Nofi ""The NYMAS Review"" ""With so much written about the landing on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli one might be forgiven for asking the question is there still more to be learned? A glance at James Hurst's book The Landing in the Dawn and you will answer with a resounding yes!""-- ""The Military Historical Society Bulletin"""