The March of the Wallabies
Australian Military History Cultural History Young Adult Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Australiana World War I History Signed & Collectible
Signed by the author himself, this 1990 first-edition paperback of The March of the Wallabies is a scarce piece of Australiana that collectors and history buffs actively hunt for. David H. Dial’s personally inked signature on the title page turns an already out-of-print narrative into a genuine collector’s item, while the vintage illustrations and maps inside remain crisp and display-ready despite the book’s age. Foxing on the text-block edge and a few early/late leaves is common for Australian paper of this era and does not obscure readability; the interior story block is otherwise clean, unmarked, and tightly bound—perfect for reading or exhibition.
Between the covers you’ll follow the riveting true story of Australia’s WWI soldiers—nicknamed “Wallabies”—as they trek from the outback to the trenches of Gallipoli and the Western Front. Dial blends meticulous military detail with cultural history, showing how these men carried their distinctive bush ethos across the world and, in doing so, helped forge the modern Australian identity. The result is a fast-paced, youth-friendly narrative that also satisfies adult readers looking for depth, primary-source quotes, and battlefield maps rarely reproduced elsewhere.
Because the title has never been reprinted and signed copies surface only sporadically, this copy offers both intrinsic historical value and strong resale potential. Whether you’re completing an Australiana collection, sourcing engaging curriculum material on Australian history, or hunting for a unique gift for a military-history enthusiast, The March of the Wallabies—personally signed by David H. Dial—delivers a tangible slice of Australia’s past that few other books can match.
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