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The Light Horse charge at Beersheba

The Lighthorse charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917

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…)