Keith Scott, 2009

This book approaches the First World War from new perspectives. Using the soldiers' personal service files, Scott presents a study of the character, background, fortunes and fate of a group of men who went to war together. These 'warrior brothers' speak of experiences of fun, endurance and tragedy; stories about relationships, companionship and above all the powerful bond of mateship. Woven through the research, the events of the war are narrated by the soldiers themselves. It also presents the story of a community on the homefront It is a community that is determined yet divided, anxious yet angry. Scott reveals the fear behind the flag waving, the sadness behind the stoicism, and the bitterness behind the bank playing...