Great War Horses
An account of the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse and the role they played in World War I at the battles of Romani and Beersheba, and the capture of Damascus in 1918.
The horses that provided the backbone of the Australian Light Horse regiments in World War I were popularly known as Walers. Bred for Australia's tough Outback conditions, Walers were well-equipped for the harsh climate and terrain of the Middle East, where the ANZAC forces faced the armies of the Ottoman Empire.
Great War Horses is a powerful, moving account of the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse and the pivotal role they played in World War I at the Battle of Romani (1916), the celebrated Light Horse charge at the Battle of Beersheba (1917) and the capture of Damascus in 1918.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Barry Strickland |
| Director | Russell Vines |
| Producer | Marian Bartsch |
| Production Company | Mago Films |
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 Sep 2017 21:00
- Wed 6 Sep 2017 03:00
- Tue 13 Nov 2018 22:30
- Thu 15 Nov 2018 02:30
- Sun 10 Nov 2019 23:45
- Thu 29 Apr 2021 23:35
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