The Nek
Subtitle: a Gallipoli Tragedy
By: Peter Burness
Series: Anzac Battles Series; Anzac battles series
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
ISBN-13: 9781781593073
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; Campaigns; History; Australia. Australian Army. Light Horse Brigade, 3rd; Australia
Description: 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.
Notes: "First published in New Zealand in 1996 by Exisle Publishing Limited"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-163) and index.
Table of contents: title: 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.