Beschreibung:
This provocative book is reassessment of Australia's role in World War I and its relations with Britain.
Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The British Empire and Australia; 2. The bugles of England; 3. The War of the politicians; 4. The crucible of War: the AIF on the Western Front, 1916-1917; 5. The end of euphoria: Anglo-Australian political and economic relations, 1916-1917; 6. ANZACS and brasshats: the British high command and the Australians; 7. Of Britain and the British; 8. A peace of sorts; Conclusions - the post-war years; Notes; Bibliography; Index.