| War and History Poetry posted August 20, 2012 |
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October 1917 - battle for the wells at Beersheba.
The Battle for Beersheba
by Aussie
Trooper Elliot on patrol
Saw dust cloud from his fox hole Five hundred mounted men Scared Elliot from his den Beersheba was the ultimate prize Turks were in for a surprise Battle weary, scarred and torn Australians rode out early morn Horses up to their knees in burning sand Soldiers galloped across the land Turks set gun sights for the kill Laughing loudly - enjoying the thrill Five hundred horsemen mounted the charge The wells at Beersheba loomed large Two miles were quickly covered Clouds of dust quickly smothered Hot machine gun fire killed many men The Essex battery shelled again and again Turks were out of action - gameplay The wells at Beersheba taken that fateful day Elliot threw his hat in the air Stood in his stirrups brushing his hair The battle of Beersheba fought and won Last great mounted charge - over and done. |
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The battle for Beersheba October 31, 1917 was the last mounted charge of the first world war. Elliot survived and was heard to say "It was the bravest, most awe inspiring sight I've ever witnessed, and they were...yelling, swearing and shouting. There were more than 500 Aussie horsemen...As they thundered off past my hair stood on end. The boys were wild-eyed and yelling their heads off. The water wells at Beersheba (now part of Israel) were the most important source of water for the Australian/English troops - without it, Turks would have won the battle. The 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade are now written into history.
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