Major Fitz-Gerald and the Matter of War : An Anzac Archive / John Scheckter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scheckter, John, 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military campaigns.

World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, Australian.

World War, 1914-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly Publishing Ltd, [2021]

Summary:

This book is an affective exploration of the personal artifacts and memories of Major Richard Francis Fitz-Gerald, an officer in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. Rather than a straightforward biography or military history, it delves into the significance of the items Fitz-Gerald carried with him and preserved as a personal archive. The book examines how these objects reflect his experiences and the roles and identities he aimed to project and preserve. Set against the backdrop of the Gallipoli campaign and later years, it provides insight into the emotional and psychological dimensions of a soldier's life and legacy. The intended audience includes those interested in World War I history, personal narratives, and the impact of war on individual lives. Generated by AI.

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Print version: Scheckter, John Major Fitz-Gerald and the Matter of War

ISBN:

9781923068575

OCLC:

1402813285