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100 1 _aCuttriss, G. P.
_q(George Percival),
_d1883-1974
245 1 0 _aOver the Top With the Third Australian Division
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-24
508 _aProduced by Elaine Walker, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Over the Top With the Third Australian Division" by G. P. Cuttriss is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences and emotions of the Australian soldiers during World War I, focusing on the Third Australian Division's journey to the front lines and their subsequent engagements in battle. It reflects on the camaraderie, discipline, and challenges faced by these troops amidst the backdrop of war, illuminating their spirit and resilience. The opening of the book sets the tone for a personal and candid portrayal of military life, as Cuttriss introduces the reader to the atmosphere leading up to the Division's deployment to the front lines. It describes the mixed emotions of anticipation and apprehension felt by the soldiers as they transition from training in England to the realities of war in France. Through vivid imagery and anecdotes, the author captures moments of connection with local villagers, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the lurking dangers of artillery fire, all while highlighting the unique character of the Australian soldier, who manages to find humor and humanity even in the direst circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
700 1 _aMonash, John, Sir,
_d1865-1931
700 1 _aMcBeath, Neil,
_d1893-1980
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16588
999 _c57976
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