Book, Lindsay, Patrick, The spirit of the Digger, then and now, 2003

Summary

In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...

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