Mud And Blood In The Field
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with damage to front of jacket and folds. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Intact. No stickers or price tags visible.
A vivid slice of Australian military history, Mud and Blood in the Field compiles the full collection of newsletters issued by the 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion — known as Albury's Own — 9th Division, from December 1941 through to August 1945. Written and composed by the officers and men of the battalion while on active service, the volume presents an unfiltered, firsthand chronicle of life on the front lines across campaigns including Tobruk and beyond. Compiled by Dick Fancke, it stands as an authentic and deeply personal record of Australian soldiers' wartime experiences, capturing the camaraderie, hardship, and resilience of those who served. This collection is an invaluable primary source for anyone with an interest in Australia's World War II contribution and the human stories behind the campaigns.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with damage to front of jacket and folds. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Previous owner. Binding: Intact. No stickers or price tags visible.
A vivid slice of Australian military history, Mud and Blood in the Field compiles the full collection of newsletters issued by the 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion — known as Albury's Own — 9th Division, from December 1941 through to August 1945. Written and composed by the officers and men of the battalion while on active service, the volume presents an unfiltered, firsthand chronicle of life on the front lines across campaigns including Tobruk and beyond. Compiled by Dick Fancke, it stands as an authentic and deeply personal record of Australian soldiers' wartime experiences, capturing the camaraderie, hardship, and resilience of those who served. This collection is an invaluable primary source for anyone with an interest in Australia's World War II contribution and the human stories behind the campaigns.
