Australian Light Horse
Australian Light Horse by Edwin Kennedy, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 6, 1991, is a detailed examination of the Australian Light Horse’s role in the Middle East campaign during World War I. This informative book explores the origins of their skills in the Australian outback and chronicles their successes on the battlefield, highlighting the significant shift in their operational methods from mounted infantry to cavalry. The narrative emphasizes how their adaptability in the desert contributed to their tactical achievements and the overall success of General Allenby’s forces during the war’s final year.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the Australian Light Horse’s actions, showcasing their initiative and flexibility in various combat situations. The book delves into the operational maneuvers that defined their effectiveness and discusses the lasting impact of their experiences on cavalry doctrine, even as the relevance of horse-mounted forces diminished in modern warfare. With 210 pages of well-sourced content, this edition provides a comprehensive look at a unique aspect of military history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of World War I and the evolution of warfare tactics.
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In this well sourced and informative book, the author analyzes the actions of the Australian Light Horse in the Middle East campaign during World War I. From the origins of their skills in the “outback” of Australia to their successes on the battlefield, the story is related in detail. The Australian Light Horse demonstrated the traits of initiative and flexibility during the campaign in Egypt and Palestine by changing their operating methods from mounted infantry to cavalry, a seemingly minor shift semantically, a major shift doctrinally. Their adaptability to the situations in the desert was largely responsible for their tactical successes and played a major part in the success of the operational maneuver of the mounted forces under General Allenby during the last year of the war. Most importantly, the lessons learned from their actions sustained the advocates of horse cavalry doctrine long after the apparent usefulness of the horse on the modern battlefield had diminished in importance.
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