Discipline within the AIF on the Western Front
This presentation by Greg Stephens - which was delivered live to an online audience- explores why the Australians had the worst discipline record in the British Army during the First World War.
Greg discusses the roots and causes of poor discipline within the AIF, comparisons with other countries, and importantly whether this issue had any impact on their ability to be an effective fighting force.
At the heart of his presentation are the personal stories of the men within the 5th Reinforcements 22nd Bn AIF. Between them these 154 men were responsible for 30 Court Martials, including his grandfather who went AWOL close by in Ealing and Twickenham!
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