"The mythology surrounding the Australian digger in World War One (WWI) and his inability to adhere to military discipline is legendary. In this book I explore the myth of the digger, and draw on primary sources to expose the Australian Expeditionary Force as the most ill-disciplined army of WWI."

Geoff Barr explores the role of the Military Police and the myth of the digger during World War I. Furthermore, he explores why members of the AIF were referred to as six-bob-a-day tourists and their fondness for going Absent Without Leave when it suited them or deserting when the going got too tough.