'We have received our sailing orders, and inside of a few hours shall be in the thick of the greatest combined naval and military operation in history, with Australia in the pride of place. That we will succeed I do not entertain any doubt, but that I shall come through unscathed and alive is not so certain . . . with the full and active life I have had, I need not regret the prospect of a sudden end with dismay.' John Monash, 24 April 1915

These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout the First World War, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops and meeting with various dignitaries, including King George.  

Regarded as the best allied commander of the war, Monash writes with remarkable insight, providing one of the most moving personal accounts ever written of an Australian soldier at war.

This edition, reprinted in full for the first time since 1935, contains newly discovered letters, including Monash's moving final missive to his wife before the Gallipoli landing. With an introduction and notes by historian A.K. Macdougall, and new photos, this volume provides unparalleled insight into the experience of Australians in the First World War.

Details:  Non-fiction, published 2015.

Format: Hard cover, illustrations (photographs), 304 pages.

Dimensions: 23.8 cm (h) x 16.4 cm (w) x 2.5 cm (d) / 706 grams.