The Lighthorsemen

The "Lighthorseman" works best when the troopers are in the saddle when they dismount and start talking, the problems begin. No detail of equipment was overlooked in recreating the look of the Light Horse of the Great War, nor were any time-worn clichés from the previous fifty years of war movies.

I hate war but love war movies. And The Lighthorsemen is my favorite war movie.

I have watched this movie at least five times. Initially, I was a little disappointed by the tedium of the first half of the movie.

The WW1 victory by the British in the 3rd Battle of Gaza in late 1917 led to a retreat by the Ottoman Army to Jerusalem. After further battles in Jerusalem, the British were able to establish a strong front line until September 1918, when the final offensive took place.

"keeper275 from United States". Pommy is what Australians call the English.

Where should I begin? I've been watching war movies all my life.

This is a story about some episode British-Turk campaign in Palestine in 1917. Very important role in this campaign was played by Australian forces.

Spectacular battle scenes. memories about Lawrence of Arabia.

"Australia will be there" that song made for one of many,many fine scenes in an excellent film. I loved Anthony Andrews character : The British Intel Officer with a German name and his scene out birdwatching with the Aussie Sgt where he deliberately drops the satchel containing a forged "loveletter".