Historical information

A comprehensive report of the Australian military, permanent, citizen (CMF) and expeditionary (AIF) forces during the first three years of the First World war (1914-18).

Significance

A rare volume documenting the state of Australia's defences after three years of war. It is an historic and useful document when viewed alongside the official history of the WWI conflict.

Physical description

Hardback book, 551 pages being a report compiled by the Office of the Secretary, Department of Defence, from information furnished by Heads of Branches and Commandants of Military Districts.

Inscriptions & markings

On front cover: ink stamp "8/13 VMR Regimental Collec[tion]" and ink signature " K[?] Coleman"