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Desert Anzacs, the under-told story of the Sinai Palestine campaign, 1916-1918, Neil Dearberg

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Desert Anzacs, the under-told story of the Sinai Palestine campaign, 1916-1918, Neil Dearberg

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 464-475)

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contains biographical information

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Desert Anzacs

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bibliography

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Neil Dearberg

Sub title

the under-told story of the Sinai Palestine campaign, 1916-1918

Summary

For 100 years, the astounding story of Anzac horsemen, cameleers, aviators, rough riders, medics, vets, light and armoured cars hasn't been told. Until now. Championed by Australia's 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 today's Middle East

Target audience

adult

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Desert Anzacs, the under-told story

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