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To Beersheba 1917

Author : Ion Idriess
Publisher : ETT Imprint
ISBN 13 : 1925706265
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book To Beersheba 1917 written by Ion Idriess and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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Anniversary of the Charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba on October 31 1917, this book offers nearly 100 unpublished photographs taken in the field by brothers Guy and Barney Hayden, of the 12th Light Horse.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.

Beersheba

Author : Paul Daley
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0522855997
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Beersheba written by Paul Daley and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Beersheba, a redeeming win for the ANZACs who lost at Gallipoli, has slipped through the cracks of Australia's historical consciousness. Why are Australians so much more content to commemmorate a glorious defeat than we are to celebrate such a resounding, against the odds, victory?

Beersheba Centenary Edition

Author : Paul Daley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781525271069
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Beersheba Centenary Edition written by Paul Daley and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hundred years ago in October 1917 members of the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade participated in what is now regarded as the last great successful cavalry charge. Waving bayonets overhead in the dying light, they raced across six kilometres of exposed ground in Palestine, surprising the well-entrenched Turks. It was the decisive blow in the British capture of the strategic stronghold of Beersheba. The story of this remarkable military victory has largely slipped through the cracks of history, eclipsed in Australian sentiment by stories of dramatic defeat and loss at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Paul Daley goes in search of the story of Beersheba. What he uncovers is a story of ordinary men capable of extraordinary acts, as he sheds new light on a dark episode starkly at odds with the Anzac mythology."

The Battle for Palestine 1917

Author : John D. Grainger
Publisher : Boydell Press
ISBN 13 : 9781843832638
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book The Battle for Palestine 1917 written by John D. Grainger and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Allied victory in the Holy Land, far from the carnage of the Western Front but a crucial, morale-boosting success under the aggressive and forward-thinking General Allenby. Three battles for the control of the key fortress-city of Gaza took place in 1917 between the `British' force [with units from across the Empire, most notably the ANZACs] and the Turks. The Allies were repulsed twice but on theirthird attempt, under the newly-appointed General Allenby, a veteran of the Western Front where he was a vocal critic of Haig's command, finally penetrated Turkish lines, captured southern Palestine and, as instructed by Lloyd George, took Jerusalem in time for Christmas, ending 400 years of Ottoman occupation. This third battle, similar in many ways to the contemporaneous fighting in France, is at the heart of this account, with consideration of intelligence, espionage, air-warfare, and diplomatic and political elements, not to mention the logistical and medical aspects of the campaign, particularly water. The generally overlooked Turkish defence, in the face of vastly superior numbers, is also assessed. Far from laying out and executing a pre-ordained plan, Allenby, who is probably still best remembered as T. E. Lawrence's commanding officer in Arabia, was flexible and adaptable, responding to developmentsas they occurred. JOHN D. GRAINGER is the author of numerous books on military history, ranging from the Roman period to the twentieth century.

The Australian Imperial Force in Sinai and Palestine

Author : Sir Henry Gullett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book The Australian Imperial Force in Sinai and Palestine written by Sir Henry Gullett and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Midnight

Author : Mark Greenwood
Publisher : Candlewick
ISBN 13 : 0763674664
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Midnight written by Mark Greenwood and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once sobering and inspiring, here is the true tale of a World War I cavalry soldier and his heroic horse, Midnight. Guy Haydon raised and trained Midnight from the time she was a foal. The two had such a strong bond that when World War I broke out, Lieutenant Haydon slipped away from the frontlines of Gallipoli on an Egypt-bound ship to reunite with his horse. There, in the city of Beersheba, on October 31, 1917, two regiments of the Australian Light Horse Brigade took part in one of the last great cavalry charges in history. Among the first to leap the enemy trenches was Lieutenant Guy Haydon, riding Midnight—who succumbed to a bullet that might have otherwise killed her rider. In a new story from an award-winning duo, luminous illustrations and lyrical narration bring a sad moment in history to life.

The Australian Light Horse

Author : Roland Perry
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0733626122
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book The Australian Light Horse written by Roland Perry and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Gaza 1917: Third Battle 31 October to 7 November

Author : Martin Glen
Publisher : Paragon Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178222601X
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Gaza 1917: Third Battle 31 October to 7 November written by Martin Glen and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaza conflict-the forgotten history The Palestine Campaign of World War One has been largely ignored in the popular press, and this book seeks to bring the Third and final battle into focus. While there is considerable detail aimed at military enthusiasts, the personal aspect provided by never-before-published quotations and interviews with survivors and relatives of some of those killed will engage a wider audience. Extensive appendices cover the composition of the divisions which took part, comprehensive casualty charts and complete gallantry awards, as well as many photographs which have never been published before. Part One Operations from May to September Part Two The Battle of Beersheba Operations from 27 October - 31 October 1917 Part Three North of Beersheba Operations 3-7 November 1917 Part Four Capture of the Sheria Position Operations from 1-7 November 1917 Part Five Capture of Gaza Operations from 1-7 November 1917 Photographs & biographies Appendices Orders of Battle Casualty list criteria Casualty total charts Gallantry Awards Bibliography Appeals for information Appreciation Conventions & abbreviations

The Desert Column

Author : Ion Idriess
Publisher : ETT Imprint
ISBN 13 : 1925416860
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book The Desert Column written by Ion Idriess and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years after the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba in October 1917... 'The Desert Column is based on the diaries that he kept through out the war. Published in 1932, it is one of Idriess' earliest works. Harry Chauvel noted in the foreword that it was the only book of the campaign that to his knowledge was "viewed entirely from the private soldier's point of view"... Idriess served as a sniper with the 5th Australian Light Horse. Enlisting in 1914, he began his diary "as we crowded the decks off Gallipoli" and he continued writing until returning to Australia... The diaries cover his experience of some of the war's major events from life in the trenches at Gallipoli to the battles at Romani and Beersheba. One of Idriess' strengths as a writer is his ability to place the reader at the scene of the action... The diaries reveal a keenness of observation and a descriptive and pacey style that Idriess would develop further in The Desert Column.' - The Australian War Memorial

Journey to Beersheba

Author : Kelvin Crombie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780987200112
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Journey to Beersheba written by Kelvin Crombie and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the events leading up to what transpired in Beersheba and London on 31 October 1917. The author, Kelvin Crombie, is an Australian, who was the guide for the Australian Light Horse Association re-enactment group.

Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I

Author : Edward J. Erickson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135984573
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I written by Edward J. Erickson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines how the Ottoman Army was able to evolve and maintain a high level of overall combat effectiveness despite the primitive nature of the Ottoman State during the First World War. Structured around four case studies, at the operational and tactical level, of campaigns involving the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire: Gallipoli in 1915, Kut in 1916, Third Gaza-Beersheba in 1917, and Megiddo in 1918. For each of these campaigns, particular emphasis is placed on examining specific elements of combat effectiveness and how they affected that particular battle. The prevalent historiography attributes Ottoman battlefield success primarily to external factors - such as the presence of German generals and staff officers; climate, weather and terrain that adversely affected allied operations; allied bumbling and amateurish operations; and inadequate allied intelligence. By contrast, Edward J. Erickson argues that the Ottoman Army was successful due to internal factors, such as its organizational architecture, a hardened cadre of experienced combat leaders, its ability to organize itself for combat, and its application of the German style of war. Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I will be of great interest to students of the First World War, military history and strategic studies in general.

The Horses Didn't Come Home

Author : Pamela Rushby
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
ISBN 13 : 0730496309
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Horses Didn't Come Home written by Pamela Rushby and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story about a boy, a horse and the last great cavalry charge in history. In an army camp in a Middle Eastern desert, a young Australian soldier named Harry is saddling and grooming his horse, Bunty. She is sturdy and strong; an Australian waler who belongs to Harry's sister, Laura, back home in Australia. As Harry finishes the grooming he stands in front of Bunty. The two of them, horse and master, stand totally still. Then Harry swings up into the saddle and turns away from the camp into the desert. A few soldiers watch them as they ride out. No one says a word. It's their last ride together. The last great cavalry charge in history took place at Beersheba in the Sinai Desert in 1917. It was Australian soldiers and horses that took part in, and won, this amazing, unexpected, unorthodox victory. The men proudly claimed it was their great-hearted horses that won the day. But in the end, the horses didn't come home ... PRAISE 'A superb story about an extraordinary corner of our past' - Jackie French 'The Horses Didn't Come Home is an emotional and moving story that transports the reader back to 1917 and the First World War' - Toowoomba Chronicle

Governing Gaza

Author : Ilana Feldman
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822342403
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Governing Gaza written by Ilana Feldman and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigation into how government persists under even the most untenable conditions, based on an analysis of government in Gaza between 1917 and 1967.

The Charge

Author : David W. Cameron
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
ISBN 13 : 1760143316
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Charge written by David W. Cameron and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Turkish Gaza-Beersheba line extended for 40 kilometres between the Turkish bastion of Gaza and the heavily fortified town of Beersheba, and stopped any Allied advance into Palestine proper. It needed to be breached, and Beersheba – on the eastern flank of this line – became the scene of the historic charge by the Australian Light Horse on 31 October 1917 — one of the last successful cavalry charges in history. After two failed attempts to attack Gaza, Allied forces decided to outflank it by turning the Turkish line at Beersheba. The attack was launched at dawn on 31 October but by late afternoon the British 20 Infantry Corps had made little headway towards the town and its vital wells. The Australian Lieutenant, General Harry Chauvel, commanding the Desert Mounted Corps, ordered the 4th Light Horse Brigade forward to attempt to secure the position. Australian Brigadier William Grant responded by ordering troopers of the 4th and 12th regiments to charge at the Turkish trenches, using their bayonets as ‘swords’, and the momentum of the surprise attack carried them through the Turkish defences. The water supplies were saved and over 1000 Turkish prisoners taken.The fall of Beersheba opened the way for a general outflanking of the Gaza-Beersheba Line, and within months enabled the capture of Jerusalem. Drawing from first-hand accounts, David Cameron pieces together how this important battle unfolded and captures the courage and strategic brilliance of the Australian Light Horse – and the significance of this victory in the broader context of the Great War.

Bill the Bastard

Author : Roland Perry
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1743430302
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book Bill the Bastard written by Roland Perry and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic yarn based on the true story of a great Australian war horse who rode with bravery and valour at Gallipoli, the desert campaigns of Egypt, and Palestine.

CAMERON of BEERSHEBA

Author : Geoff Harrison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781389738685
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book CAMERON of BEERSHEBA written by Geoff Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donald Cameron of Rouchel, near Aberdeen, in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW, was well known from World War 1 as the commander of the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment, which together with the 4th ALH Regiment, took part of the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade, dramatically captured the town of Beersheba in Palestine on 31 October 1917, from Turkish and German troops.Don Cameron (1877-1950) was a typical country man of his time, who became, from humble beginnings, and very basic remote country education and no formal military training, one of Australia's famous military figures. He had almost seven years of overseas military service, starting as a trooper in the war in South Africa in 1900, and then the Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syrian campaigns of WW1. He was a highly decorated soldier, being twice awarded the Distinguished Service Order.On 31 October 1917, at about 4.30pm, Don found himself at the head of his regiment of about 500 men, as they prepared for a cavalry charge that has been described by some as "the grandest charge of mounted men in history "and, "without parallel in the history of warfare", and has even been compared to the charge of the British Light Brigade in 1854.Don Cameron was a man who did not like to talk about himself, but was always ready to talk about his men and give credit to them- the real men of Beersheba. He was a man with a real sense of duty to his country, courageous in battle and highly regarded by his men. He was a great soldier and a natural leader of men.The book "Cameron of Beersheba" is published to record for history his story, so that it lives on through the generations of our family to come.

Bully Beef & Balderdash

Author : Graham Wilson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1921941618
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Bully Beef & Balderdash written by Graham Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Australian Imperial Force, first raised in 1914 for overseas war service, became better known by its initials - the "AIF". There was a distinct character to those who enlisted in the earliest months and who were destined to fight on Gallipoli. During the war the AIF took its place among the great armies of the world, on some of history's oldest battlefields. The Australians would attack at the Dardanelles, enter Jerusalem and Damascus, defend Amiens and Ypres, and swagger through the streets of Cairo, Paris, and London, with their distinctive slouch hats and comparative wealth of six shillings per day. However, the legend of the AIF is shrouded in myth and mystery. Was Beersheba the last great cavalry charge in history? Did the AIF storm the red light district of Cairo and burn it to ground while fighting running battles with the military police? Was the AIF the only all-volunteer army of World War I? Graham Wilson's Bully Beef and Balderdash shines an unforgiving light on these and other well-known myths of the AIF in World War I, arguing that these spectacular legends simply serve to diminish the hard-won reputation of the AIF as a fighting force. Graham Wilson mounts his own campaign to rehabilitate the historical reputation of the force and to demonstrate that misleading and inaccurate embellishment does nothing but hide the true story of Australia's World War I fighting army. Bully Beef and Balderdash deliberately tilts at some well-loved windmills and, for those who cherish the mythical story of the AIF, this will not be comfortable reading. Yet, given the extraordinary truth of the AIF's history, it is certainly compelling reading.