The Australian Army in World War I: 478 (Men-at-Arms) - Softcover

Fleming, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184908632X ISBN 13: 9781849086325

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2012

The importance of the Australian contribution to the Allied war effort during World War I should never be underestimated. Some 400,000 Australians volunteered for active duty, an astonishing 13 per cent of the entire (white) male population, a number so great that the Australian government was never forced to rely on conscription. Casualties were an astonishing 52 per cent of all those who served, ensuring that the effects of the war would be felt long after the armistice. In particular, their epic endeavour at Gallipoli in 1915 was the nation's founding legend, and the ANZACs went on to distinguish themselves both on the Western Front and in General Allenby's great cavalry campaign against the Turks in the Middle East. Their uniforms and insignia were also significantly different from those of the British Army and provide the basis for a unique set of artwork plates.

Review:

"Thanks to the excellent choice of period photographs and those done specifically for the book, we get an idea of how these men were dressed and outfitted. This all makes yet another great addition to the superb library of Osprey titles and one you can purchase with confidence." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

Book Description:

A concise history of the remarkable contribution made by some 400,000 Australians to World War I from enlistment to the frontlines.

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 184908632X
• ISBN 13: 9781849086325
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Chappell Mike