vii, 324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
regular print
Contents
Prologue : the Bali experience -- The essence of the spirit : Diggers talk -- Today's Diggers -- The origins -- Gallipoli : the spirit of Anzac -- Shelled to hell -- Between the wars -- World War II -- The bloody track -- Alamein and after -- The spirit of the POW -- New Guinea and beyond -- War in Korea -- The Vietnam War -- Keeping the peace -- Epilogue : the spirit lives
Summary
A penetrating look at Australian soldiers in many conflicts over almost a century revealing their spirit and essential characteristics. The men in the slouch hats have made a telling impact in virtually all the conflicts in which they have served, winning acclaim as warriors yet retaining their larrikin charm
Analysis
Australian Army
Army personnel
National characteristics
History
Mateship
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes reference bibliographical references and indexes
