The Light Horse charge at Beersheba
The Lighthorse charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917 is known in military circles as ‘The last great cavalry charge in history’. The stunning victory of the 800 Australian horsemen, together with their New Zealand and British comrades, changed history. Yet in Australia, it is totally overshadowed by the discouraging stories of the losses in Gallipoli and the Western Front. (more…)
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Godliness and wickedness at Beersheba
The city of Beersheba in Palestine was captured by the British-led Australian Light Horse in the Battle of Beersheba during World War I (Appendix A). It was the last successful cavalry charge in military history. Approximately 800 Australian soldiers with only horses and bayonets, charged the Turkish trenches, overran them and captured the wells. (more…)
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