The Nek: The Tragic Charge of the Light Horse at Gallipoli
(Part of the Anzac Battles Series Series)
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On 7 August 1915, in an ill-fated attempt to break the stalemate at Gallipoli, hundreds of Australian light horsemen repeatedly charged the massed rifles and machine-guns of the Turkish soldiers. The charge at The Nek has been immortalized in art, literature and film and has come to epitomize both the futility and courage of the Gallipoli campaign. In this classic book, Peter Burness provides the best account ever published of the formation and training of the Light Horse regiments (including profiles of the officers involved), the battle itself and a careful consideration of how the suicidal charges were allowed to continue when any hope of success was lost. For this new edition, the author has updated the text to include new information that has come to light since the book was first published in 1996, and he has also provided new maps and photographs.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1781593078
ISBN13:9781781593073
Release Date:August 2013
Publisher:Pen & Sword Military
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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