Hell's Bells And Mademoiselles
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Fifth Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the muddy trenches and shell-scarred landscapes of the Western Front, one soldier's extraordinary courage became the stuff of legend — Hell's Bells and Mademoiselles is the vivid, firsthand memoir of J. Maxwell, VC, MC, DCM, one of Australia's most decorated soldiers of the First World War. With a foreword by Lt-Col. G. P. Murphy, CMG, DSO, this gripping account chronicles Maxwell's wartime experiences with unflinching honesty and irreverent Australian wit, capturing the brutal realities of combat alongside the camaraderie, black humour, and fleeting moments of humanity that defined life on the front lines. Maxwell's narrative is a testament to both personal bravery and the collective spirit of the ANZACs, weaving together harrowing battlefield accounts with sharp observations about the people and places encountered along the way. Published by Angus and Robertson in 1939 — on the very eve of another world war — the memoir carries a poignant historical weight that amplifies its urgency and relevance. Written in a voice that is at once laconic and deeply felt, it stands as an essential document of Australian military history and a compelling portrait of a man whose valour under fire earned him the highest honours. For anyone who believes they know the full story of the Great War, Maxwell's account offers a perspective that will challenge and haunt them long after the final page.
Author: J. Maxwell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1939, Angus and Robertson
Genre: WW1
Edition: Fifth Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the muddy trenches and shell-scarred landscapes of the Western Front, one soldier's extraordinary courage became the stuff of legend — Hell's Bells and Mademoiselles is the vivid, firsthand memoir of J. Maxwell, VC, MC, DCM, one of Australia's most decorated soldiers of the First World War. With a foreword by Lt-Col. G. P. Murphy, CMG, DSO, this gripping account chronicles Maxwell's wartime experiences with unflinching honesty and irreverent Australian wit, capturing the brutal realities of combat alongside the camaraderie, black humour, and fleeting moments of humanity that defined life on the front lines. Maxwell's narrative is a testament to both personal bravery and the collective spirit of the ANZACs, weaving together harrowing battlefield accounts with sharp observations about the people and places encountered along the way. Published by Angus and Robertson in 1939 — on the very eve of another world war — the memoir carries a poignant historical weight that amplifies its urgency and relevance. Written in a voice that is at once laconic and deeply felt, it stands as an essential document of Australian military history and a compelling portrait of a man whose valour under fire earned him the highest honours. For anyone who believes they know the full story of the Great War, Maxwell's account offers a perspective that will challenge and haunt them long after the final page.