^^^What he said. True warriors don't have to brag.

I don't know if they are the best but I won't want to go up against them. Their heritage has given them a sense of loyalty to their mates that is equaled by few individuals and by no nationality. If you want to fight one aussie, you better be ready to fight all of them!

Well said RFOWELL.

Originally Posted by RFOWELL

I don't know if they are the best but I won't want to go up against them. Their heritage has given them a sense of loyalty to their mates that is equaled by few individuals and by no nationality. If you want to fight one aussie, you better be ready to fight all of them!

You'll find it's an attitude they inherited from the British. That's what makes British infantry some of the best in the world - sticking up for their mates and loving a good ruckus seems to be imbedded in British culture.

Originally Posted by senojekips

My Lordship,

My patriotism has already been demonstrated by the fact that I voluntarily served my country when needed, without fuss or fanfare, before, during or after the event.

There is a great difference between patriotism and jingoism. I am without doubt a patriot, but that does not mean that I must go around telling everyone about it. Patriotism is in the act, not the thought.

Sir, have you read the Broken Years by Bill Gamage.

Originally Posted by Strongbow

Sir, have you read the Broken Years by Bill Gamage.

No, I have not had the chance, but no doubt I will get to read it eventually. There are many books on this subject, and I now look for things with a different angle to what I have already read.

I'll see if it's available at the local library, or if they will get it for me.

They know how to party! Never had more fun than with 3 rather drunk sailors from Down Under!

Originally Posted by senojekips

No, I have not had the chance, but no doubt I will get to read it eventually. There are many books on this subject, and I now look for things with a different angle to what I have already read.

I'll see if it's available at the local library, or if they will get it for me.

It will change the way you think about WW1 and the Diggers.

I would say that Senojekips did his part for his country and he doesn't need a book to remind him of it. I would also say that it is healthy for all of us to think we are the best, that helps us do what we have to do.

Excellent response Big Z and I concur... just bear in mind the fount from which this thread was borne.