Tag Archives: Australian Light Horse
Sapper preparations for Beersheba 31 Oct 1917 (Third Battle of Gaza)
In 1917 things were picking up pace in the Middle East against the Ottomans. The Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF), made up of British and Imperial units, had advanced out of Egypt, across the Sinai and had launched attacks against the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Uncategorized
Tagged 1917, ANZAC, Australian Light Horse, beersheba, Cavalry, Field Company RE, Field Tp RE, Great War, Railways, RE, RE Field Sqn, sappers, waterpoints, WW1
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A Refurbished 1912 UP (Swivel Tree) Saddle
Since I started doing Great War riding and re-enacting/ living history one of the things that was always pushed was the need to ensure that I had an appropriate saddle. Be that an Officers pattern saddle or an 1902 UP … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Refurbishments
Tagged 1912 UP Saddle, Australian Light Horse, Great War, UP Saddle
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