We Will Remember Them: Australian Epitaphs Of World War I
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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In the quiet corners of foreign fields and distant battlegrounds, the voices of Australia's fallen soldiers endure in stone — and We Will Remember Them: Australian Epitaphs of World War I brings those voices back to life with solemn, moving power. John Laffin chronicles the epitaphs inscribed on the graves of Australian servicemen lost during the Great War, presenting each inscription as a deeply personal window into lives cut tragically short, and into the grief of the families left behind. Drawing on meticulous research, Laffin details the human stories behind these carefully chosen words, illuminating the sacrifice, love, sorrow, and quiet heroism that defined a generation of young Australians. Beyond the individual inscriptions, the work stands as a profound meditation on national identity, collective mourning, and the enduring Australian spirit of mateship forged in the crucible of war. Laffin, one of Australia's most prolific military historians, writes with an authoritative yet tender voice that honours both the historical record and the emotional truth of bereavement. The result is a unique and deeply affecting contribution to the literature of World War I — one that will leave readers questioning what words, if any, could ever truly be enough.
Author: John Laffin
Format: Paperback
Published: 1995, Kangaroo Press
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the quiet corners of foreign fields and distant battlegrounds, the voices of Australia's fallen soldiers endure in stone — and We Will Remember Them: Australian Epitaphs of World War I brings those voices back to life with solemn, moving power. John Laffin chronicles the epitaphs inscribed on the graves of Australian servicemen lost during the Great War, presenting each inscription as a deeply personal window into lives cut tragically short, and into the grief of the families left behind. Drawing on meticulous research, Laffin details the human stories behind these carefully chosen words, illuminating the sacrifice, love, sorrow, and quiet heroism that defined a generation of young Australians. Beyond the individual inscriptions, the work stands as a profound meditation on national identity, collective mourning, and the enduring Australian spirit of mateship forged in the crucible of war. Laffin, one of Australia's most prolific military historians, writes with an authoritative yet tender voice that honours both the historical record and the emotional truth of bereavement. The result is a unique and deeply affecting contribution to the literature of World War I — one that will leave readers questioning what words, if any, could ever truly be enough.