First to Damascus: The Story of the Australian Light Horse and Lawrence of Arabia

by Jill Hamilton

In 1918, 12,000 Australian Light Horsemen advanced across the Middle East, covering nearly 450 miles of treacherous desert and mountains. After 12 days, the great ride climaxed in the storming of the fabled city of Damascus. This is the story of a great cavalry feat.

Genres: World War I

208 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2002

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[Mick Maye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story of the Light Horse campaign in 1918.