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The Fighting Fourth; Raised in Sydney in August 1914 by two magnificent leaders - Onslow Thompson and Charles Macnaghten, the fighting fourth battalion of the 1st AIF, went on to land at Gallipoli and then participate in the fearsome struggle at Lone Pine in August 1915, at which time over a third of the 4th battalion died.  It was at Gallipoli that the 4th Battalion that the 4th Battalion firmly established its reputation as a fighting unit under the leadership of Lieutenant-Colonel Macnaghten, and ably assisted by the other officers including Iven Mackay, 'Cast Iron' Jimmy Heane, Charles Coltman, Edward Lloyd, Alan Scott, the irrepressible chaplain 'Fighting Mac' Mckenzie, and that famous fast bowler from NSW, Jack Massie.

From Gallipoli, the 4th Battalion went to the dreaded Western Front in April 1916, and fought in famous battles including Pozieres, Mouquet Farm, Bullecourt, Ypres, Chuignes, and on to the outer Hindenburg Line in September 1918, all places where the unit further added to its impressive list of Battle Honours.

Although not winning a single Victoria Cross despite some members being recommended for that award, the 4th Battalion had firmly established a tradition that was taken up and enhanced by the 2/4th and 4 Battalion AIF during the 1939-45 War. 

Written by on eof Australia's most prolific military historians, the Fighting Fourth traces the history of this famous NSW unit, from formation, early training in Sydney and Egypt, through to Gallipoli, and then on to France and Belgium. The book is profusely illustrated with many photos and maps, and the appendices include Honours & Awards, Honour and Nominal Rolls.     
 
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SKU:9780975835319
Quantity:1 item(s) available
Author/s: Ron Austin
Book Size(cm): 25 x 18
Condition: NEW
Format: Hardcover with DJ
Pages: 255
Printing &/or Publishing Information: Slouch Hat Publications
Printing Year: 2007 - 1st edition
History Of: fighting fourth
ISBN: 9780975835319
Infantry Battalion: 4th
Weight:1.02 kg
Price:$ 53.95
 
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