Beersheba: A Journey Through Australia's Forgotten War
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0522855997
ISBN 13
9780522855999
Category
NON-FICTION
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Publication Year
2009
Publisher
Pages
384
Subject
World War, 1914-1918 --Campaigns --Middle East.; World War, 1914-1918 --Campaigns --Palestine.; World War, 1914-1918 --Cavalry operations, Australian.; Beersheba (Israel) --History, Military.
Abstract
Blending the past with the present, this well-researched study delves into the mystery surrounding the forgotten Battle of Beersheba, a gloriously successful battle that led to the liberation of Jerusalem and the fall of the Ottoman Empire. This record recounts how Australian and New Zealand Army Corps captured Beersheba and helped to pave the way for the founding of Israel. Documenting the last light-horse charge ever made in battle through soldiers' diaries and descendents, this history details the story of a unique conflict during World War I. The Australian and international significance of the Battle of Beersheba are also explored.
Number of Copies
1
