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Desert Anzacs : The Under-told Story Of The Sinai Palestine Campaign 1916-1918
Paperback Edition: 1
For 100 years, the astounding story of Anzac horsemen, cameleers, aviators, rough riders, medics, vets, light and armoured cars hasnt been told. Until now.
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Championed by Australias Lieutenant General Sir Harry Chauvel they overcame early feeble British political and military incompetence. Fast, open conflict, rather
than septic trenches, suited their outback upbringing. Part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, they recovered the Holy Land after 730 years of Muslim control, even saving Lawrence of Arabia and his cause. Their stunning victory at the Battle of Beersheba was the last mass mounted charge of modern times. The great ride offensive of the Desert Mounted Corps, with 30,000 horsemen, destroyed the Ottoman Empire and wreaked vengeance for Gallipoli. This is the first detailed account of the extraordinary military campaign that set the stage for todays Middle East. Dearbergs Anzac trilogy on World War - is now complete - Gallipoli, France, Palestine.
Pages : 322
Publisher : Glass House Books
Publication date : 2017-11-01
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in Australia, Humanities, History, Politics, Australasian & Pacific History, Warfare & Defence