After the War: Returned Soldiers and the Mental and Physical Scars of World War I

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Set against the backdrop of a 1929 murder-suicide in Collie, this narrative delves into the haunting legacies of World War I on Australian soldiers. The author, Leigh Straw, reveals her personal connection to the tragedy through a striking resemblance between the killer and her husband. The book explores the struggles faced by the 23,700 West Australian men who returned from war, highlighting their challenges in readjusting to civilian life and the enduring mental and physical scars of their service. It emphasizes the importance of remembering both the fallen and the survivors.