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First to Damascus

The Story of the australian Light Horse and Lawrence of Arabia

 

Jill, duchess of Hamilton

 

In 1918, 12,000 Australian Light Horsemen advanced across the Middle East, covering nearly 450 miles of treacherous desert and mountains. After twelve days the Great Ride climaxed in the taking of Damascus. The ride was praised by the Allies' Chief of Staff, Earl Wavell as 'the greatest exploit in the history of horsed cavalry...'.

 

230 pp   -   Paperback   -   Published 2002

 

Australia  = AUD$34 (including postage, packing and GST)

PNG and NZ   = AUD$46 (including economy air mail and packing)

The World = AUD$50 (including economy air mail and packing)

 

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