{"product_id":"2026200015882-secondhand-we-were-the-46th-the-history-of-the-46th-battalion-in-the-great-war-of-1914-18","title":"We Were The 46Th: The History Of The 46Th Battalion In The Great War Of 1914-18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tribute forged in blood and sacrifice, We Were the 46th: The History of the 46th Battalion in the Great War of 1914-18 chronicles the remarkable journey of one of Australia's distinguished fighting units through the brutal landscape of the First World War. Ian Leonard Polanski presents a meticulous and deeply personal account of the 46th Battalion — from its formation on Australian shores to the mud-soaked trenches of the Western Front — capturing the courage, camaraderie, and cost borne by the men who served under its colours. Dedicated movingly to Rollie, Clarrie, and Jack with the solemn invocation Lest We Forget, the work stands as both a historical record and a heartfelt memorial to those who answered the call.\n\nPublished by Puttees and Puggarees out of Townsville, Australia, this volume belongs to a proud tradition of unit histories that preserve the grassroots experience of war — the stories of ordinary men thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Polanski writes with the authority of thorough research and the tenderness of personal connection, weaving regimental records, personal testimonies, and broader strategic context into a cohesive and moving narrative. For students of Australian military history and descendants of those who served, this rare volume asks a question that lingers long after the final page: what did it truly cost to be the 46th?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203103957211,"sku":"2026200015882-SECONDHAND","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5fc557a7-9146-4c13-a762-8b3e7679a728.png?v=1788143759","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015882-secondhand-we-were-the-46th-the-history-of-the-46th-battalion-in-the-great-war-of-1914-18","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}