Australian Light Horse

Author : Roland Perry
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780733626128

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The Australian Light Horse by Roland Perry Pdf

First raised during the Boer War, the Light Horse attracted many from the outback - men who knew how to survive and fight in hot and dry country, and who had a special bond with their horses. Battle-hardened at Gallipoli, by the time the men arrived in Palestine they were more than ready to play their critical role in Colonel Lawrence's defeat of the Turks (in the face of the British High Command's acceptance of the status quo). And under their brilliant commander, Sir Harry Chauvel, they were victorious in the Sinai, Palestine and Syria - culminating in the last great cavalry charge in our history, the taking of Beersheba in 1917. Their victories played a decisive part in shaping Middle Eastern history in the 20th century. Roland Perry tells the story as it deserves to be told - with colour and authority, bringing their exploits to life. Every Australian knows this story - but few, until now, have read it. 'a history book that deserves a place in every suburban home library . . . the story of an extraordinary generation of Australians who created an enduring legend while changing the course of history' - West Australian 'the first great read about the victories of the Australian cavalry in Arabia' - The Australian 'conjures up the romantic image of the Light Horse that endures to this day' - Herald Sun 'briskly written, well-researche'd - The Age 'A compulsive read' - Newcastle Herald

Author : Phillip Bradley
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781952535376

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Australian Light Horse by Phillip Bradley Pdf

Throughout history, mounted troops have been known as elite men of arms and the Australian Light Horse is a part of that legendary tradition. Part cavalry and part infantry and often recognised by the emu feathers in their slouch hats, the light horsemen were described by the official historian, H.S. Gullett, as 'in body and spirit the true product of the Australian countryside'. They remain, today, the embodiment of the digger ethos. After the Gallipoli campaign most of the Australian Light Horse, commanded by Major General Harry Chauvel, remained in Egypt to defend the Suez Canal. After thwarting the Turkish advance at Romani in August 1916 the Light Horse led the advance into Palestine with sparkling victories at Magdhaba and Rafa. Twice checked at Gaza despite their bold courage, the light horsemen then broke that stalemate following the legendary charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917. The fall of Jerusalem, the perilous raids on Amman, the trials of the Jordan Valley and the final breakthrough to Damascus followed before Turkey surrendered on 30 October 1918. In Australian Light Horse their story is brought to vivid life through the diaries, letters and photographs of the light horsemen who took part in the bloody battles of the desert campaigns of the Sinai and Palestine from April 1916 to October 1918.

Author : Ion Idriess
Publisher : ETT Imprint
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781925706260

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To Beersheba 1917 by Ion Idriess Pdf

To help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba on October 31 1917, this book offers nearly 100 unpublished photographs taken in the field by brothers Guy and Barney Hayden, of the 12th Light Horse. Both Lieutenants, the Haydons were at the forefront of the skirmish and the attack itself, and like all the Walers, their great horses Midnight and Polo play their essential part, right to the Charge itself. With Guy Haydon's testimony and Trooper Ion Idriess' diary note on the great day's events, this book is a celebration of our Light Horse - and the world's final great Charge in World War One.

Author : Jean Bou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521197083

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Light Horse by Jean Bou Pdf

Based on extensive research from both Australia and Britain, this book is a comprehensive history of the Australian Light Horse in war and peace, from its antecedents in the middle of the 19th century until the disbandment of the last regiment in 1944.

Author : Major Edwin L. Kennedy Jr.
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782896982

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Australian Light Horse: A Study Of The Evolution Of Tactical And Operational Maneuver by Major Edwin L. Kennedy Jr. Pdf

This study analyzes the actions of the Australian Light Horse in the Middle East campaign during World War I. It shows the basis for their approach to war and how these techniques were successful by adapting to the circumstances of the situation. The Australian Light Horse demonstrated the traits of initiative and flexibility during the campaign in Egypt and Palestine by changing their modus operandi from mounted infantry to cavalry, a seemingly minor shift semantically, a major shift doctrinally. Their adaptability to the situations in the desert was largely responsible for their tactical successes and played a major part in the success of the operational maneuver of the mounted forces under General Allenby during the last year of the war. Most importantly, the lessons learned from their actions sustained the advocates of horse cavalry doctrine long after the apparent usefulness of the horse on the modern battlefield had diminished in importance.

Author : Roland Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : World War, 1914-1918
ISBN : 0733634575

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The Australian Light Horse by Roland Perry Pdf

The Australian Light Horse was a unique force, first raised during the Boer War, and then reformed for World War I. Most of the men were from the outback, had a special bond with their horses (which were all brought from Australia) - and they knew how to survive and fight in the desert. The greatest part of the Allied victory over the Turks was theirs. Colonel Lawrence had a strategy for actually defeating the Turks - as opposed to the British High Command's acceptance of the status quo. What Lawrence needed was a mobile, elite force to join his own troops - and in the Light Horse he had them. Battle-hardened by Gallipoli and the repulse of the Turkish invasion of Egypt, the Australians were ready. Under their brilliant commander, Sir Harry Chauvel, they won great victories in the Sinai, Palestine and Syria - culminating in the last great cavalry charge in our military history, and the taking of Beersheba in 1917. Every Australian has heard of the Light Horse - but practically none have read their story. Roland Perry brings their story to life, and tells it with colour, emotion - and authority. Now part of the HACHETTE MILITARY COLLECTION.

Author : Lindsay Baly
Publisher : Kangaroo Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cavalry
ISBN : 0731811747

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Horseman, Pass by by Lindsay Baly Pdf

This history of the Australian Light Horse in World War I, these soldiers service at Gallipoli, their advance through the Sinai Desert and the final conquest of the Turkish and German armies of occupation in Palestine and Syria.

Author : Dianne Wolfer
Publisher : Fremantle Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781925162479

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Light Horse Boy by Dianne Wolfer Pdf

Brought to life by illustrations, historical photographs, and memorabilia, this cloth-bound book is made to look like a notebook from the periodIn 1914, Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement of the war to end all wars. But, they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline, and nothing will ever be the same again. A beautifully illustrated historical picture book about the fate of horses during World War I, this adventure goes behind the scenes with the great Australian and New Zealand Army Corps legends for an intimate look at their experience.

Author : Anne Flood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Cavalry
ISBN : 0980782937

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In the Footsteps of the First by Anne Flood Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1923205021

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To Beersheba 1917 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edwin Kennedy
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505249082

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Australian Light Horse by Edwin Kennedy Pdf

In this well sourced and informative book, the author analyzes the actions of the Australian Light Horse in the Middle East campaign during World War I. From the origins of their skills in the "outback" of Australia to their successes on the battlefield, the story is related in detail. The Australian Light Horse demonstrated the traits of initiative and flexibility during the campaign in Egypt and Palestine by changing their operating methods from mounted infantry to cavalry, a seemingly minor shift semantically, a major shift doctrinally. Their adaptability to the situations in the desert was largely responsible for their tactical successes and played a major part in the success of the operational maneuver of the mounted forces under General Allenby during the last year of the war. Most importantly, the lessons learned from their actions sustained the advocates of horse cavalry doctrine long after the apparent usefulness of the horse on the modern battlefield had diminished in importance.

Author : Roland Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0733632564

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The Australian Light Horse by Roland Perry Pdf

Author : Jill Douglas-Hamilton Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112316265

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First to Damascus by Jill Douglas-Hamilton Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon Pdf

Author : Lyle Vincent Murphy
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467894722

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During the War I Rode a Horse by Lyle Vincent Murphy Pdf

The book tells the story of the 10th Australian Light Horse during World War One. It takes the reader on a journey with the first enlisted men from West Australia from their enlistment, through training at Black Boy Hill, their encampment at Meadi, Egypt, the call to Gallipoli and then the slow process of taking the Sinai, the drive through Beersheba to Jerusalem and finally their capture of Damascus. The war for the 10th did not stop here because they had to maintain the peace. Eventually the men returned home. The story is told through the eyes of the author's father,Trooper Herman John Murphy. With a mixture of well researched fact added to a little fiction the Author takes a fresh look at an old topic capturing the essence of the Anzac: Courage, Mateship, Initiative, Self Reliance, Sense of Humour and very little respect for authority and military protocol. The underlying message of the book is the meaningless waste of human life in war.

Author : Alec Jeffrey Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015026998560

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Chauvel of the Light Horse by Alec Jeffrey Hill Pdf