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Over the Top with The 3rd Australian Division
by G.P. CUTTRISS
This CD-ROM includes
a reproduction of this publication.
Originally published in London: Charles H Kelly,
London circa 1917/1918. 139pp plus bw plates and other illustrations.
Contemporary stories, sketches and poetry relating to the 3rd Division by a
serving member. Illustrated by Neil McBeath. With Introduction by
Major-General Sir John Monash
PREFACE
In response to numerous requests from the
'boys,' this brief volume of story and sketch is published. It makes no
pretension to literary merit, neither is it intended to serve as a history of
the Division. The indulgence of those who may read is earnestly solicited, in
view of the work having been prepared amidst the trying and thrilling
experiences so common to active service. The fighting history of the
Australian Forces is one long series of magnificent achievements, beginning on
that day of sacred and glorious memory, April 25, 1915. Ever since that
wonderful test of capacity and courage the Australians have advanced from
victory to victory, and have won for themselves a splendid reputation. Details
of training, raids, engagements, and tactical features have been purposely
omitted. The more serious aspect will be written by others. In deference to
Mr. Censor, names of places and persons have been suppressed, but such
omissions will not detract from the interest of the book. 'Over the Top with
the Third Australian Division' is illustrative of that big-hearted,
devil-may-care style of the Australians, the men who can see the brighter side
of life under the most distracting circumstances and most unpromising
conditions. In the pages that follow, some incidents of the life of the men
may help to pass away a pleasant hour and serve as a reminder of events, past
and gone, but which will ever be fresh to those whose immediate interests
attach to the Third Australian Division.
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