The Big Fight (Gallipoli to the Somme)

"The Big Fight (Gallipoli to the Somme)" by Capt. David Fallon, M.C., gives a real look at what Australian soldiers went through in World War I. It focuses on their time at Gallipoli and other battles. Fallon shares his own experiences, showing the problems the soldiers faced, why they joined the war, and the tough conditions they dealt with, both physically and emotionally. The story starts with Captain David Fallon talking about his trip from Australia to the war. He remembers his family's history of being in the military and how he wanted to fight after seeing the bad things that happened to people in Belgium. Fallon tells about his training and shows how determined the Australian volunteers were as they got ready for war. This creates a feeling of friendship, courage, and an understanding of the sacrifices the soldiers were about to make, letting the reader know what the rest of the book will be like.