The Nek : a Gallipoli Tragedy /
Burness, Peter.
One of the greatest tragedies in Australian military history occurred at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915, when hundreds of Australian light horsemen were repeatedly ordered to charge the massed rifles and machine-guns of the Turkish enemy. It was a hopeless endeavour, and the resulting bloodbath has horrified every generation since and been the subject of considerable scrutiny by historians.
"First published in New Zealand in 1996 by Exisle Publishing Limited"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-163) and index.
Introduction; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Preface; Chapter 1 The Attack at The Nek; Chapter 2 3rd Light Horse Brigade; Chapter 3 The Brigadier; Chapter 4 The Brigade Major; Chapter 5 Officers and Men; Chapter 6 Egypt; Chapter 7 Gallipoli andTrench Warfare; Chapter 8 Walker's Ridgeand Russell's Top; Chapter 9 The New Offensive; Chapter 10 'Come on boys.Come on. Come on.'; Chapter 11 The Decision.; Chapter 12 The Aftermathof Battle; Chapter 13 Reflection; Chapter 14 Remembrance; Appendix; Notes; Index.
One of the greatest tragedies in Australian military history occurred at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915, when hundreds of Australian light horsemen were repeatedly ordered to charge the massed rifles and machine-guns of the Turkish enemy. It was a hopeless endeavour, and the resulting bloodbath has horrified every generation since and been the subject of considerable scrutiny by historians.
Australia. Australian Army. Light Horse Brigade, 3rd.
World War, 1914-1918