Author: Sir John Monash
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781863957441
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Monash in his own words . . . "Long before this letter can possibly reach you, great events which will stir the whole world and go down in history will have happened, to the eternal glory of Australia and all who have participated." -John Monash, 24 April 1915 These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout World War I, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops and meeting with various dignitaries, including King George. Regarded as the best allied commander of World War I, Monash writes with remarkable insight, providing one of the most moving personal accounts ever written of an Australian soldier at war. This edition, reprinted in full for the first time since 1935, contains newly discovered letters, including Monash's moving final missive to his wife before the Gallipoli landing. With an introduction and notes by historian A.K. Macdougall, and new photos, this volume provides unparalleled insight into the experience of Australians in World War I. 'In the eyes of many Monash was the greatest Allied Field Commander of World War 1. His leadership of the Australian Army Corp in 1918 was exemplary.' -John Howard 'As a writer, Monash has a great eye.' -Les Carlyon 'His was the most brilliant leadership ever shown in any activity by an Australian.' -Bob Carr General Sir John Monash is regarded as the best Allied commander of World War I and as Australia's greatest general, whose brilliant leadership turned the tide of the war. Monash was also a born writer, and an intellectual as well as an engineer. His writing displays a delight in detail, mastery and grace.
War Letters of General Monash
Author: John Monash
Publisher: Black Inc.
ISBN: 1925203336
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
'We have received our sailing orders, and inside of a few hours shall be in the thick of the greatest combined naval and military operation in history, with Australia in the pride of place. That we will succeed I do not entertain any doubt, but that I shall come through unscathed and alive is not so certain . . . with the full and active life I have had, I need not regret the prospect of a sudden end with dismay.' John Monash, 24 April 1915 These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout World War I, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops and meeting with various dignitaries, including King George. Regarded as the best allied commander of World War I, Monash writes with remarkable insight, providing one of the most moving personal accounts ever written of an Australian soldier at war. This edition, reprinted in full for the first time since 1935, contains newly discovered letters, including Monash's moving final missive to his wife before the Gallipoli landing. With an introduction and notes by historian A.K. Macdougall, and new photos, this volume provides unparalleled insight into the experience of Australians in World War I. 'Long before this letter can possibly reach you, great events which will stir the whole world and go down in history will have happened, to the eternal glory of Australia and all who have participated.' John Monash, 24 April 1915
Publisher: Black Inc.
ISBN: 1925203336
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
'We have received our sailing orders, and inside of a few hours shall be in the thick of the greatest combined naval and military operation in history, with Australia in the pride of place. That we will succeed I do not entertain any doubt, but that I shall come through unscathed and alive is not so certain . . . with the full and active life I have had, I need not regret the prospect of a sudden end with dismay.' John Monash, 24 April 1915 These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout World War I, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops and meeting with various dignitaries, including King George. Regarded as the best allied commander of World War I, Monash writes with remarkable insight, providing one of the most moving personal accounts ever written of an Australian soldier at war. This edition, reprinted in full for the first time since 1935, contains newly discovered letters, including Monash's moving final missive to his wife before the Gallipoli landing. With an introduction and notes by historian A.K. Macdougall, and new photos, this volume provides unparalleled insight into the experience of Australians in World War I. 'Long before this letter can possibly reach you, great events which will stir the whole world and go down in history will have happened, to the eternal glory of Australia and all who have participated.' John Monash, 24 April 1915
ANZACS on the Western Front
Author: Peter Pedersen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111823832X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated account of the ANZACs involvement in the Western Front--complete with walking and driving tours of 28 battlefields With rare photographs and documents from the Australian War Memorial archive and extensive travel information, this is the most comprehensive guide to the battlefields of the Western Front on the market. Every chapter covers not just the battles, but the often larger-than-life personalities who took part in them. Following a chronological order from 1916 through 1918, the book leads readers through every major engagement the Australian and New Zealanders fought in and includes tactical considerations and extracts from the personal diaries of soldiers. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to explore the battlefields of the Western Front, either in-person or from the comfort of home.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111823832X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated account of the ANZACs involvement in the Western Front--complete with walking and driving tours of 28 battlefields With rare photographs and documents from the Australian War Memorial archive and extensive travel information, this is the most comprehensive guide to the battlefields of the Western Front on the market. Every chapter covers not just the battles, but the often larger-than-life personalities who took part in them. Following a chronological order from 1916 through 1918, the book leads readers through every major engagement the Australian and New Zealanders fought in and includes tactical considerations and extracts from the personal diaries of soldiers. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to explore the battlefields of the Western Front, either in-person or from the comfort of home.
The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918: The story of Anzac from 4 May, 1915, to the evacuation of the Gallipoli peninsula, by C. E. W. Bean
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 1126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 1126
Book Description
Contact
Author: Shaune A. Lakin
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Presents the first, authoritative survey of the Australian War Memorial's collection of the history of Australian war photography. Features over 200 photographs, drawn from the work of the many official, commercial, and amateur photographers who have recorded the Australian experience of war.
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Presents the first, authoritative survey of the Australian War Memorial's collection of the history of Australian war photography. Features over 200 photographs, drawn from the work of the many official, commercial, and amateur photographers who have recorded the Australian experience of war.
Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition)
Author: The Law The Law Library
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720429364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 15, 2018 This book contains: - The complete text of the Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720429364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 15, 2018 This book contains: - The complete text of the Archives Act 1983 (Australia) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
Exhibiting War
Author: Jennifer Wellington
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107135079
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A comparative study of how museum exhibitions in Britain, Canada and Australia were used to depict the First World War.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107135079
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A comparative study of how museum exhibitions in Britain, Canada and Australia were used to depict the First World War.
Anzac to Amiens
Author: Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Records of War
Author: Australian War Memorial
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
For Valour
Author: Craig Blanch
Publisher: NewSouth
ISBN: 9781742235424
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
For Valour tells the remarkable stories of the 100 Australians who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in battle. From Captain Neville Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps in 1900 to Corporal Cameron Baird of the 2nd Commando Regiment in 2013, heroic actions in the Boer War appear alongside those from the First World War, North Russia, the Second World War, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Vivid descriptions of events on the battlefield are matched with biographical profiles of each of the recipients to provide insights into their lives outside wartime service. With a foreword from Daniel Keighran VC, new archival research and striking photographs and artworks from the Australian War Memorial, For Valour commemorates the servicemen who have been awarded the military's highest honour.
Publisher: NewSouth
ISBN: 9781742235424
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
For Valour tells the remarkable stories of the 100 Australians who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in battle. From Captain Neville Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps in 1900 to Corporal Cameron Baird of the 2nd Commando Regiment in 2013, heroic actions in the Boer War appear alongside those from the First World War, North Russia, the Second World War, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Vivid descriptions of events on the battlefield are matched with biographical profiles of each of the recipients to provide insights into their lives outside wartime service. With a foreword from Daniel Keighran VC, new archival research and striking photographs and artworks from the Australian War Memorial, For Valour commemorates the servicemen who have been awarded the military's highest honour.
Gallipoli Correspondent
Author: Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : War correspondents
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Charles Bean was the Australian who was appointed the official war correspondent with the Australian Imperial Force troops in 1914. He landed at Anzac Cove in 1915 and he remained there for most of the campaign, enduring the same squalid conditions as the soldiers. In this diary we are provided with the innermost thoughts, hopes and criticisms of a man who helped shape the Anzac legend.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : War correspondents
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Charles Bean was the Australian who was appointed the official war correspondent with the Australian Imperial Force troops in 1914. He landed at Anzac Cove in 1915 and he remained there for most of the campaign, enduring the same squalid conditions as the soldiers. In this diary we are provided with the innermost thoughts, hopes and criticisms of a man who helped shape the Anzac legend.