One of the little-known aspects of the Anzac legend is the large body of verse, story and song created by the Anzacs during the war. Collected over 20 years and assembled here for the first time, these verses, ditties and yarns present a digger's-eye view of Australia at war and are an important part of Australia's folklore heritage. One of the little-known aspects of the Anzac legend is the large body of verse, story and song created by the Anzacs during the war. Collected over 20 years and assembled here for the first time, these verses, ditties and yarns present a digger's-eye view of Australia at war and are part of Australia's folklore heritage.