REMARKABLE ADAPTABILITY OF THE AUSTRALASIANS.
FIGHT WELL WHEN OFFICERS ARE MISSING, CAPACITY OF SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS. (.Received 9.50 a.m..) SYDXF.Y. this day. "Mr. (J. r\. Vi. Bean, official Commonwealth correspondent, writes that one of the most remarkable qualities of the Australian and New Zealand troops ■was displayed during the first three days' lighting. Many men were living in irenche- a quarter ol" a. mile away from the nearest officer, taking the command.- of some corporal or sergeant who rose to the occasion ami took control with complete confidence. Many men in the trenches during these critical days never saw an officer. There was not enough lo go around, and pnbordrnatc commanders did not hesitate to take control, displaying wonderful capacity.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 144, 18 June 1915, Page 5
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119REMARKABLE ADAPTABILITY OF THE AUSTRALASIANS. Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 144, 18 June 1915, Page 5
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