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The behaviour of the men in view of their rude introduction to the circumstances of war was splendid.
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The speaker praises how the men behaved when they were suddenly and harshly confronted with the realities of war. Despite this difficult first experience, their conduct was “splendid”—an emphatic way of saying they responded with courage, discipline, or other admirable qualities.
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- Virtual War Memorial Australia
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- Official Statement
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