Editing John Monash (section)

=== Military impact ===
According to British historian [[A. J. P. Taylor]], Monash was "the only general of creative originality produced by the First World War."<ref name="ADB" /> Monash's impact on Australian military thinking was significant in three areas. First, he was the first Australian to fully command Australian forces and he took, as following Australian commanders did, a relatively independent line with his British superiors. Second, he promoted the concept of the commander's duty to ensure the safety and well-being of his troops to a pre-eminent position in a philosophy of "collective individualism". And finally, he, along with staff officer [[Thomas Blamey]], forcefully demonstrated the benefit of thorough planning and integration of all arms of the forces available, and of all of the components supporting the front line forces, including logistical, medical and recreational services. Troops later recounted that one of the most extraordinary things about the Battle of Hamel was not the use of armoured tanks, nor the tremendous success of the operation, but the fact that in the midst of battle Monash had arranged delivery of hot meals up to the front line.<ref name="Ferguson_ch5">{{harvnb|Ferguson|2012|loc=Chapter 5}}</ref>