Australian Light Horse Charge - The Lighthorsemen

#ww1 The Lighthorsemen 1987
World War I Australian Horsemen fight the Germans and the Turks, ending in a charge at Beersheba.

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[robinaboy]

I love how the horses trusted their riders so much that they would charge the guns, especially over such a long distance. Truly amazing animals.

[kennethmoses]

It takes a special kind of crazy to mount a horse charge through an open, coverless field into entrenched enemy positions while eating artillery shells and machine gun fire. No armour, no support… just sheer, reckless bravado.

The ANZACs were something else.

[coolhand]

My Great Grandfather on my Father's side was with the 11th Light Horse, which was held in reserve during the charge at Beersheba. My Great Grandfather on my Mother's side was a farrier in the Light Horse. My Grandfather in the 11th was medically discharged before the end of the war with 'shell deafness'. So he never got to ride into Damascus. My Father said that he was deaf as a post.
In 1993 I rode as a Light Horseman in the Burial Parade of the Unknown Soldier in Canberra at the War Memorial and wore the 11th Light Horse colour patch on my tunic in his honour. I also rode in several Anzac Day and Rememberence Day Ceremonies. Nothing stirs the emotion in the Australian public, than to see a mounted Light Horseman. Everyone wanted a picture with me. My horse was an ex-trotter, called a 'Standard Breed' and he was huge. So I stood out like a sore thumb. I later had to give away riding due to a spinal injury and sold off all my kit. Except for my slouch hat with the Kangaroo feathers. That remains a treasure. The sound of us riding at a gallop on 8 horses with all our gear was awesome. I can only imagine a thousand or so, with screaming soldiers waving bayonets sounded like. Experiences I will take with me to the grave. Despite being 'Mounted Infantry' and not officially 'Cavalry' historians regard the charge at Beersheba as the last great cavalry charge in the history of warfare. 🇦🇺👍

[mcnubbets]

I may be of Vietnamese descent but i was born and raised Aussie. This always makes me proud. These Men who served and died from WW1, WW2 and Vietnam gave me the life I live today

[johno]

6:26 That horse deserves a medal for continuing to attack without its rider.

[jonnnyren]

Nothing beats a horse charge.

It seem to look suicidal but the epicness of it can make a grown man like me cry.

[MarathonianWarrior]

Australians and NewZealanders are very brave and fearless. They fought together with Greeks against Germans in the battle of Crete(From my father's memmories who was Greek soldier there). Glory and respect to them.

[rhys]

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; 
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. 
At the going down of the sun and in the morning 
We will remember them."

[BlueBeeMCMLXI]

My great uncle (ALECK GILMOUR) was in this. And my closest friend's was a commander, and that friend returned to re-enact and honor these courageous Australians. What I say is the truth, not keyboard commando bullshit. My uncles and aunts all gave it to Tojo and Hitler as well.
I am sorry if you find this offensive. You may leave this amazing country called Australia any time you like. We are many and we are strong.

[rhys]

My wife's great uncle charged. He had made it through that one but died in France. My great grandfather fought with him in the 7th. He made it back and is buried in mortdale. But I never met him. Didn't come back the same they say. Who could? What a burden to put on a bloke.

[ZemplinTemplar]

One of the best filmed scenes in any first world war film. :-)

[MichaelThomas-kpnu]

Ex-Australian Regular Army...
Love this movie. Portrayed as only Australians could see.
Brings tears to my eyes each time I see it.
Love you Australia!

[thekhoifish]

“They won’t charge.”
The Australians: “lol wanna bet?”

[MissV]

Wow. The cinematography, the music and the superb horsemanship in this movie still leaves me in awe. When they begin the charge I still get goosebumps and choked up, no matter how many times i watch this movie. Definitely in my Top 10 all-time favourites. ❤

[ghtsw]

One of the many amazing facts about this battle was that a scout stopped and took a photograph of the charging Light Horse. a truly stunning picture which is in the Australian Official History of the Australian light Horse Regiments. Subsequently, I have read that the photograph was taken in a re-enactment, so less immediate. Still a great picture, if that is correct!

[Arlec]

We had a ringside view of the charge, on the left hand side behind the static cameras and above the camera cars. Hard to describe the emotion and how awe inspiring that sequence is.
While it was a long day of filming and we were exhausted caring for all the horses ( my family were part of the many wranglers and volunteers there) we were very excited to see the charge in all its glory.
Obviously many shots were done later and cut into the film sequence.
When they moved off there was a fair amount of chatter amongst us spectators but as they got along the valley everyone got quiet until there was this total silence amongst everybody watching and that must have been close to a hundred spectators.
Then the the signal to charge and my god it was unforgettable. To see those lines of horses and the command group hit the and see it sweep across the valley was truly an amazing sequence to see and to have filmed.
When the artillery pyrotechnics went off and you saw the shell bursts, people literally had tears coming out of their eyes and one bloke was muttering 'ride faster you bastards ride faster". It looked that realistic and the thunder of hooves etc was absolutely awesome.
I was 19 years old back then, and thinking back on it after watching the above sequence it still ranks as the most amazing thing I have seen in my life ( sorry kids).

[brianfoley]

There's so much to say about the event and this movie but what really impresses me is having that many riders at a full gallop...anyone has ever ridden a horse at a full gallop knows what I'm talking about...it must have been exhilarating to make that ride.

[darrellelmore]

Watching the film gets your blood up. I can feel the adrenaline and collective will of the unit and it is very moving. I know its only a film, but it captures the moment. Quite a video and certainly fitting on ANZAC day.

[boomer]

Magnificent Soldiers those Aussie Diggers! A cavalry charge with bayonets! Great allies and sentinels of freedom! Sua Sponte Men!

[randomlyentertaining]

9:48
I love how they made it clear that the Truks' gunfire was having little impact because they hadn't readjusted their sights for the shorter range and thus their fire was going over the Australians' heads. This is also one of the only times I can imagine that those old sights that went to 1, 000 meters and beyond ever used at those ranges.