Book - Hardback book, Australian War Memorial, Stand Easy: after the defeat of Japan, 1945, 1945

Physical description

Green hardcover book with title in lighter green writing on the front cover and spine and an image in the same light green of a soldier holding a rifle with his arms held up in victory. There is a worn and slightly torn pale olive dustjacket on the book, it has 'Stand easy' written on the lower left side of the front cover in red print. There is a large illustration of a soldier's head and upper body, he is smiling and holding a world globe (with Australia clearly visible) in the palm of his hand. On top of the globe stands another soldier holding a rifle with his arms held high in triumph. The edges and spine of the dust jacket are very torn and the writing on the spine is quite faded.
Inside the book are two maps (420 x 265) folded in half, printed on both sides with maps of various campaigns.

Publication type

non-fiction

Summary


A book containing stories, verse, and black and white drawings, all created by members of the Australian Army. [From Trove]

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