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100 1 _aDyson, Will,
_d1880-1938
245 1 0 _aAustralia at War :
_bA Winter Record Made by Will Dyson on the Somme and at Ypres, During the Campaigns of 1916 and 1917
246 1 _aAustralia at War: Drawings at the front
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-18
508 _aProduced by jj and Claudine Corbasson (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)
520 _a"Australia at War" by Will Dyson is an illustrated account reflecting on the experiences of Australian soldiers during World War I, specifically the campaigns at the Somme and Ypres in the early 20th century. As a historical account, the book serves to document the harsh realities of war through a mix of sketches and poignant narratives, aiming to capture the gravity and suffering endured by the men of the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) during the dark winters of 1916 and 1917. In this evocative work, Dyson presents a vivid portrayal of life in the trenches, emphasizing not only the physical challenges but also the emotional toll of warfare. Through his artistry and reflections, he conveys the camaraderie between soldiers and the absurdities of their situation, illustrating moments of both grim reality and dark humor. Each chapter consists of a combination of drawings and descriptive passages that encapsulate the soldiers' daily struggles, ranging from mundane tasks like gathering food to profound moments of despair and loss. The dedication to the soldiers highlights Dyson's intent to honor their sacrifices, making "Australia at War" a significant testament to the Australian experience in the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921)
653 _aAustralia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921) -- Pictorial works
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France -- Somme -- Pictorial works
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Ieper -- Pictorial works
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France -- Somme
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Ieper
700 1 _aChesterton, G. K.
_q(Gilbert Keith),
_d1874-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57177
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