Unravelling digger yarn-spinning in World War I.(Fatal Shores): An article from: Journal of Australian Studies

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From the supplier: Yarns told by members of the Australian Imperial Forces, also known as "diggers" after 1917, expressed their cumulative image as misogynistic, volunteer, colonial, and a folk body. The yarns tend to focus on General Birdwood, contempt for British forces, especially officers, self-control under fire, colorful Australian speech, and anti-authoritarianism. These yarns distinguish Australians from British, French and Americans.

Citation Details
Title: Unravelling digger yarn-spinning in World War I.(Fatal Shores)
Author: Graham Seal
Publication:Journal of Australian Studies (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Issue: n53 Page: p146(11)

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