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Category Archives: Books, Documents, Maps & Artwork
The Propaganda of Conscription Down Under Part One – The Referendum of 1916
The issue of conscription was one that all the countries of the Commonwealth would have to deal with at some point during the Great War, and Australia was no different.
The Propaganda of Conscription – The Military Service Act of 1916
The most famous image of the Great War was originally designed as a magazine cover. Bet you didn’t know that.
Lice, or La Main Coupée
Now, I don’t usually do this, in fact I don’t think I have ever done so before, but I am going to recommend a read for you. Until last week, this little book had resided for decades, unread, in a … Continue reading
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A Kansas Tale
Not so long ago a letter came into my possession which continues last Sunday’s Weekly Postcard story. You might find it of interest.
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The Army Field Service Post Card
Army Form A. 2042. The ubiquitous Army Field Service Post Card, this example posted in December 1916 (note the ‘Canadian Corps HQ’ written at the top of the card). How many millions, and I mean millions, of these found their … Continue reading