'It was the bravest, most awe inspiring sight I've ever witnessed, and they were. . . yelling, swearing and shouting. There were more than 500 Aussie horsemen . . . As they thundered past my hair stood on end. The boys were wild-eyed and yelling their heads off'. Trooper Eric Elliot Good morning to the R.S.L, I have come today to provide details about the charge of Beersheeba. The charging force comprised of the 4th Victorian and 12th New …showed first 75 words of 781 total…

…showed last 75 words of 781 total…stretcher bearers. This was despite the unit being clearly identified by Red Cross Flags. The Battle of Beersheba was an outstanding, swift and decisive victory. Using tactics from an earlier military age, the 4th Light Horse Brigade's stunning achievement is still revered in Australia today. bibliography http://www.keepersofhisgates.com/lighthorse.htm http://users.netconnect.com.au/~ianmac/bersheba.html http://users.netconnect.com.au/~mezdave/History.html www.lighthorse.org.au/histbatt/beesheeba.html