Lord Londonderry
Banned
I have just read a great book called Diggers by John Laffin. Explains why the Aussie's were and are the best soldiers in the world.
ISBN number?
Bet you haven't read it S!!!! But I'll give you a chance to get through it. Its not too long old fella.
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.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!
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.
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.
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