First published in 1920,The Australian Victories in France in 1918immediately garnered glowing praise as one of the most entertaining and informative accounts of war ever written. It is now recognised as one of the most important records of World War I, revealing the critical role Australians played on the Western Front.
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'This book does more than tell the story of Australian achievements in France in the crowded months from the defence of Amiens to the breaking of the Hindenburg Line ...It is also a manifesto of Australia pride - a pride amply justified by deeds.' Times Literary Supplement, 1920 'The definitive eyewitness account of Australia's greatest military achievement by Australia's greatest military commander, it perhaps eclipse even Bean's official history as the most important book ever written about Australia's Great War.' Hugh White Professor of Strategic Studies, ANU, and author of The China Choice 'This commendable volume explains how the 1st AIF, the biggest of twenty Allied Corps on the Western Front, had a huge say in the outcome of World War 1. Its detailed battle plans also had a big influence on World War 11. In 1937 General Heinz Guderian copied Monash's battle plan for Amiens into his own book, Achtung - Panzer!. He then demonstrated to Hitler Monash's successful blitzkrieg methods, which were adopted for the German attacks in Europe.' Roland Perry author of Monash: The Outsider Who Won a War 'His was the most brilliant leadership ever shown in any activity by an Australian.' Bob Carr former Premier of New South Wales 'In the eyes of many Monash was the greatest Allied Field Commander of World War 1. His leadership of The Australian Army Corps in 1918 was exemplary.' John Howard former Prime Minister of Australia
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