The Battle of Mont St Quentin Peronne 1918
Author | : Michele Bomford |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 267 |
Release | : 2012-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781921941979 |
ISBN-13 | : 1921941979 |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Battle of Mont St Quentin Peronne 1918 written by Michele Bomford and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Mont St Quentin-Peronne 1918 explores the relationship between myth and history and the significance of the Anzac legend. It analyses the forces that drove the diggers forward even when they had reached the limits of their endurance. The Battle of Mont St Quentin-Peronne represents the Australian Corps at its very best, its diggers fighting for peace and satisfied that, `whatever might lie ahead, at least everything was right behind them'.