The Politics of War and the 'Battle of Balaclava'

The Politics of War and the 'Battle of Balaclava'

Author/s (editor/s):

John Maynard

Publication year:

2014

Publication type:

Article

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Cosmopolitan Civil Societies: An Interdisciplinary Journal

This paper seeks to aid and open further discussion on the impact upon Aboriginal communities and lives during and after World War One. We now know that over a thousand Aboriginal men enlisted and went overseas to fight for their so-called country during the Great War and that many made the ultimate sacrifice. But what was happening at home to their families and communities whilst they were away? Did they receive just recognition on their return home? These are some of the questions this paper will reveal and analyse.

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