| Author |
Anonymous |
| LoC No. |
19007506
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| Title |
From the Australian Front
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"From the Australian Front" by Anonymous is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book documents the experiences of Australian soldiers on the battlefront, offering insights into their daily lives, struggles, and the harsh realities of war. It aims to bridge the gap between the soldiers and those waiting for them back home in Australia. The book captures various aspects of life on the front lines, interspersing photographs with anecdotes and reflections. It highlights significant battles, like those at Pozières and Messines, showing the challenges faced by Australian troops, including the treacherous mud, the constant threat of enemy fire, and the camaraderie among soldiers. Through vivid illustrations and narratives, the book conveys a poignant mix of humor, hardships, and a deep sense of nationalism, ultimately serving as a tribute to the bravery and resilience of the Australian soldiers during one of history's most grueling conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Australia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47737 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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