The Family that went to War, by Gordon Smith
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In1914 Australia joined England and declared war on Germany and it's allies. In the small New South Wales town of Cootamundra 6 young Australians, all from the same family, individually joined the fight. This saga follows their journeys through Gallipoli and the Western Front. The saga also covers time in Egypt, England and France away from the fighting. This is a story of a family and how it was affected by a on the other side of the world. It tells of the battles, the wounding and sickness endured by these young men as well as the lighter moments. A readable history that shows some insights into what it was like during those dark times.
The Family that went to War, by Gordon Smith- Amazon Sales Rank: #1112454 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-16
- Released on: 2015-03-16
- Format: Kindle eBook
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. `As the younger boys grew into manhood they chose their profession with gusto and hope. By 1914 the world was changing!' By Grady Harp `As the younger boys grew into manhood they chose their profession with gusto and hope. By 1914 the world was changing!'Australian author Gordon Smith has spent most of his life in sales, public transport and Traffic Management, managing traffic movements through and around major road work sites through out Queensland, his last project was as Traffic Project Manager on the construction of the Gold Coast Light Rail throughout the City of Gold Coast. Gordon retired to Queensland's Sunshine Coast in 2014 and started to take in interest in researching his family. He discovered links back to the 1400's and even a distant link to the Royal Family of United Kingdom. During his research he discovered that he had 6 relatives who fought in the Great War. He knew about his relatives in the 2nd World War but knew nothing about the men in his family who had fought in the Great War. As he has stated, `My Grandparents had 4 brothers and 2 cousins in the Great War. The more I found out about them while researching my family tree it became obvious that a book MUST be written to honour them in particularly for my children, grandchildren as well as all my cousins and their children. It is also an honour to share their story with the world.'And that is what Gordon has accomplished in this well-researched brief memoir. Form his straightforward manner of writing we get the facts unstained with emotional overlay: the war was enough for that. He opens with a family tree, explaining the branches of which he will carefully lay out in chronological order. We also learn about the relationship between Australia and England. The summary of the course of events is well presented in the synopsis: `In 1914 Australia joined England and declared war on Germany and it's allies. In the small New South Wales town of Cootamundra 6 young Australians, all from the same family, individually joined the fight. This saga follows their journeys through Gallipoli and the Western Front. The saga also covers time in Egypt, England and France away from the fighting. This is a story of a family and how it was affected by a on the other side of the world. It tells of the battles, the wounding and sickness endured by these young men as well as the lighter moments. A readable history that shows some insights into what it was like during those dark times.'Gordon's Preface reads, `6 young Australians went to fight in World War I. 3 returned. This is their story based on official archives, war records and newspaper reports with some assumptions needed to complete the saga. This book is dedicated to the memory of them all including those who stayed home and worked on the farms and in the factories to support the war effort.'Though the language is simplistic, that mode makes the reality of the story/history more effective. A good editorial eye is needed to correct the grammar and structure and spelling, but it is easy to overlook that because this is a book for the heart. Gordon Smith may not have training in creative writing, but he knows how to go straight to the heart, simply by offering the facts that changed a family - and a world - in World War I. Grady Harp, March 15
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Cold look at war from the eyes of history. By bertiejf I am a big fan of Genealogical Research. I have been researching my own family for years and can only hope to someday write a book that honors my family as well as Mr. Smith has done for the Power family of Cootamundra, South Wales, Australia.In 1914, the world entered into World War 1, and six members of this family joined them. Many of them leaving behind wives, some children, and one joining before he was age, they lived through some horrific conditions, saw many horrible things, and yes, even managed to find humor at times in their circumstances. The men serve in Gallipoli and Tripolli. They take leave through Europe, in France, and England. Their family's at home worry, write letters, pray and continue to live....as those families left behind always do.This is a raw and realistic look at what war is like, for those serving in it, and for those left behind to wait. In this case, three of the families waited in vain.My only issue with this book was some editorial issues, easily fixable. Otherwise, great book, great story, and kudos to Gordon Smith.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Short Historical Overview That Recounts Much By Marta Cheng Early on in the last century, the men in the Power family of Cootamundra, Australia went to war. The Family That Went to War recounts those experiences with almost clinical detachment. Despite the more or less dry clinical prose, the author, Gordon Smith, has painstakingly researched the underlying history and treats it with respect. How? By not embellishing what cannot be embellished and by not trying to rely on a reader’s overt sentiment in order to make an emotional connection. Case in point lies in the author’s preface: “In 1914 Australia went to war. 6 young men from the same family in Cootamundra, southern New South Wales volunteered to fight for their King and country. Only 3 returned.” Stark words, powerful words that have the reader’s attention. However, it would have held the author in good stead had more attention been paid to the editorial aspects of the book. Although it didn’t take away from the book per se, a better editorial sweep would have made the book all that much stronger.
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