FitzSimons, Peter

The Last Charge of the Australian Light Horse: From the Australian bush to the Battle of Beersheba - an epic story of courage, resilience and derring-do

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ISBN 13:: 9780733646676
author:: FitzSimons, Peter
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Hachette Australia
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 604
Dimensions:: 24 x 16.2 x 4.6 centimetres (0.8
Genre:: History, Military History, World War I,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The Last Charge of the Australian Light Horse: An Epic Story of Courage and Resilience. In October 1917, as day turned to night, eight hundred men and horses charged into battle against overwhelming odds. Their target was the town of Beersheba, held by Turkish forces in a seemingly impregnable position. This pivotal moment in history is brought vividly to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller. The Australian Light Horse were a diverse group of men - farm boys, drovers, bank clerks, dentists, poets and scoundrels - all united in their determination to fight for their country. From the deserts of Egypt to the battlefields of Gallipoli, their story is one of courage, resilience and derring-do. With incredible characters at its heart, including Major Banjo Paterson, Trooper Ion Idriess and General Harry Chauvel, The Last Charge of the Australian Light Horse is a thrilling tale of adventure and sacrifice.

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