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This biography charts the extraordinary life of Joseph "Darkie" Maxwell, a highly decorated Australian soldier of the First World War. From his upbringing on the Hunter coalfields to his service on the battlefields of Gallipoli and the Western Front, and finally to his later years in a soldier's settlement, the book meticulously reconstructs Maxwell's experiences. Maxwell's remarkable story is told with reference to documents that were once forgotten.
Maxwell's bravery and leadership, which earned him the Victoria Cross and other high honours, are examined against the backdrop of the brutal realities of trench warfare. The book offers a window into the mind of a soldier who lived through some of the most horrific events of the 20th century.
Used (good, see images, some initial pages folding) Softcover ISBN 9781922036
