I may be of Vietnamese descent but i was born and raised Aussie. This always makes me proud. These Men who served and died from WW1, WW2 and Vietnam gave me the life I live today

I love how the horses trusted their riders so much that they would charge the guns, especially over such a long distance. Truly amazing animals.

My Great Grandfather on my Father's side was with the 11th Light Horse, which was held in reserve during the charge at Beersheba. My Great Grandfather on my Mother's side was a farrier in the Light Horse. My Grandfather in the 11th was medically discharged before the end of the war with 'shell deafness'. So he never got to ride into Damascus. My Father said that he was deaf as a post. In 1993 I rode as a Light Horseman in the Burial Parade of the Unknown Soldier in Canberra at the War Memorial and wore the 11th Light Horse colour patch on my tunic in his honour. I also rode in several Anzac Day and Rememberence Day Ceremonies. Nothing stirs the emotion in the Australian public, than to see a mounted Light Horseman. Everyone wanted a picture with me. My horse was an ex-trotter, called a 'Standard Breed' and he was huge. So I stood out like a sore thumb. I later had to give away riding due to a spinal injury and sold off all my kit. Except for my slouch hat with the Kangaroo feathers. That remains a treasure. The sound of us riding at a gallop on 8 horses with all our gear was awesome. I can only imagine a thousand or so, with screaming soldiers waving bayonets sounded like. Experiences I will take with me to the grave. Despite being 'Mounted Infantry' and not officially 'Cavalry' historians regard the charge at Beersheba as the last great cavalry charge in the history of warfare. 🇦🇺👍

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

6:26 That horse deserves a medal for continuing to attack without its rider.

My great uncle was in this. And my closest friend's was a commander, and that friend returned to re-enact and honor these courageous Australians.

Nothing beats a horse charge. It seem to look suicidal but the epicness of it can make a grown man like me cry.

Ottomans: Exists* Aussies: "I'm about to end this man's whole career"

Australians and NewZealanders are very brave and fearless. They fought together with Greeks against Germans in the battle of Crete(From my father's memmories who was Greek soldier there). Glory and respect to them.

“They won’t charge.” The Australians: “lol wanna bet?”

Nothing is sadder than the rider-less horse, still charging.

Wow. The cinematography, the music and the superb horsemanship in this movie still leaves me in awe. When they begin the charge I still get goosebumps and choked up, no matter how many times i watch this movie. Definitely in my Top 10 all-time favourites. ❤

Ex-Australian Regular Army... Love this movie. Portrayed as only Australians could see. Brings tears to my eyes each time I see it. Love you Australia!

One of the best filmed scenes in any first world war film. :-)

Whats also sad is seeing the actor Jon Blake because after filming this he would become a vegetable after a car accident a couple of hours after the filming. So sad, he would have become one of Australians great actors if not for that car accident. 😢

We had a ringside view of the charge, on the left hand side behind the static cameras and above the camera cars. Hard to describe the emotion and how awe inspiring that sequence is. While it was a long day of filming and we were exhausted caring for all the horses ( my family were part of the many wranglers and volunteers there) we were very excited to see the charge in all its glory. Obviously many shots were done later and cut into the film sequence. When they moved off there was a fair amount of chatter amongst us spectators but as they got along the valley everyone got quiet until there was this total silence amongst everybody watching and that must have been close to a hundred spectators. Then the the signal to charge and my god it was unforgettable. To see those lines of horses and the command group hit the gallop..... and see it sweep across the valley was truly an amazing sequence to see and to have filmed. When the artillery pyrotechnics went off and you saw the shell bursts, people literally had tears coming out of their eyes and one bloke was muttering 'ride faster you bastards ride faster". It looked that realistic and the thunder of hooves etc was absolutely awesome. I was 19 years old back then, and thinking back on it after watching the above sequence it still ranks as the most amazing thing I have seen in my life ( sorry kids).

One of the many amazing facts about this battle was that a scout stopped and took a photograph of the charging Light Horse. a truly stunning picture which is in the Australian Official History of the Australian light Horse Regiments. Subsequently, I have read that the photograph was taken in a re-enactment, so less immediate. Still a great picture, if that is correct!

My wife's great uncle charged. He had made it through that one but died in France. My great grandfather fought with him in the 7th. He made it back and is buried in mortdale. But I never met him. Didn't come back the same they say. Who could? What a burden to put on a bloke.

German Officer: "they won't charge" Lighthorsemen: "Hold my beer!"

Watching the film gets your blood up. I can feel the adrenaline and collective will of the unit and it is very moving. I know its only a film, but it captures the moment. Quite a video and certainly fitting on ANZAC day.

As Aussies aren't we so blessed to have had these type of guys shape our nation and put us on the world stage. God bless them all,... by the way I'm not religious lol.

Makes my heart swell. I'm so proud to be an Australian.

One of the last, if not the last great cavalry charge in military history.

There's so much to say about the event and this movie but what really impresses me is having that many riders at a full gallop...anyone has ever ridden a horse at a full gallop knows what I'm talking about...it must have been exhilarating to make that ride.

Brave Austrelians and a heroic charge.According to the the map and detailed description of the charge I saw in Beersheva ,the brave Austrelians lost 38 troopers killed Beersheva is now a big and bustling city.The well attended British war cemetry is surounded with big buildings.I visited the place and there they all lyin these brave men.On one of the grves I read. A brave Austrelian honest and true.He made his duty through and through. May they all rest in peace .

The unfortunate thing is, all the thousands and thousands of Waler horses which were used by the Lighthorsemen, were never repatriated to a green field in Australia

It takes a special kind of crazy to mount a horse charge through an open, coverless field into entrenched enemy positions while eating artillery shells and machine gun fire. No armour, no support… just sheer, reckless bravado. The ANZACs were something else.

This is what you call adaptability. With a cavalry force capable of charging and dismounting you can easily create a mobile force to be able to do most things.

9:48 I love how they made it clear that the Truks' gunfire was having little impact because they hadn't readjusted their sights for the shorter range and thus their fire was going over the Australians' heads. This is also one of the only times I can imagine that those old sights that went to 1,000 meters and beyond ever used at those ranges.

It speaks volumes about the spirit and strength of those breeds of horse that they had the strength and stamina to charge three miles across the desert at full gallop having been without water for as long as two days without collapsing. They earned that long, long drink when they made it to the wells.

Magnificent Soldiers those Aussie Diggers! A cavalry charge with bayonets! Great allies and sentinels of freedom! Sua Sponte Men!

The Spirits of the Winged Hussars are with them

If you want to know what a small part of a horse charge feels and sounds like - go the races and stand next to the track.

It's great to feel a surge of pride this Anzac Day from rediscovering this spectacular reenactment of the charge of the Lighthorse on Beersheba (hail cinematographer Dean Semler among many others) instead of bathing in my usual sombre reflection over the loss of 2 great uncles on my Dad's side on the grimmer western front, although of course I have thought of them too. What a stirring upload! So well shot and so well scored and the horses are magnificent, especially now I live in horse country myself (Goulburn, NSW).

The truth is that Australia didn't go after Beersheba, but the well in Beersheba. The Australian Army had no water left and it was take the well or die.

One of the greatest horse charging scenes! Incredible bravery!

Brit: _"I must reiterate my opposition to this manoeuvre"_ Bogan: *You 'ave* Australians are Laconic af lol

my great grandfather Victor Hezekiah Write was a combat medic in that charge he bought back a bunch of photos he took from a Turkish Camera they captured. the mountains of British dead stacked up and the bodies of orthodox priests they hung on the walls of the city was intense. I gave the photos to the war memorial in 2007.

Americans admire and respect the Australian sacrifice in both world wars.

The guy complaining at the beginning "I must reiterate my opposition to this manouver" was not against the manouver itself, he is just envious: he reiterates because during the meeting, when Sir Henry decided to attack by horse charge, he complained that his brigade was equipped with sabres and therefore most suited to the honor of being chosen for the task; Sir Henry did preferred the Light Horse. PS love that two Germans did not believe they were charging.

The best cavalry charge scene ever filmed

So many years later we still remember the greatest charge in Australian history, watching on Anzac Day 2024 lest We forget

Glad someone uploaded this! I was thinking about doing it myself. I remember looking it up a couple years back and couldn't find anything about it online. It's been a while since I've seen the movie, but if I remember correctly, they charged that town with only a few hundred cavalry up against thousands of Turkish soldiers.

The Aussies are some of the greatest warriors of the modern era. Massive respect from this American. I given the choice of battle allies, I'd take Aussies easily.

one important thing left out and a HUGE difference between this one and the other famous cavalry charge (Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava in the Crimean War), is that the cavalry was well supported by the artillery on the ridges opposite - according to Wikipedia most of the Turkish batteries got maybe one or two rounds off before they were ranged and silenced by the British guns. so they did not have multiple shots as shown here.

This whole clip is awesome

Although inexplicably left out of the movie - and initially only held in reserve in case the 'Horse failed to take the objective - we must never forget the contribution of the Australian Light Emu Division, who were pivotal in the consolidation and mopping up. We salute you and your gigantic eggs.

Mother to little Johnny. "So Johnny, what do you want to be when you grow up?" Johnny to Mother. "I want to be the bravest of the brave." Mother to little Johnny. Oh, so you want to be an Australian Light Horseman.

I respect & love the horses always for their unique qualities. And after seeing this video, these increased manifold. What a settings and photography ! MARVELOUS.

My great grandfather was drafted with his horses from Omeo to Africa and eventually this battle. He recounted the horses were dying of thirst and leapt over everything to get to the wells.

Charging into a wall of lead from 2000 metres seems like a suicide order.

Breathtaking….kudos to the film crew 👏🏻👏🏻

" they won't charge" Light horseman " lol yeet!"

Thank you, the footage is excellent. Those lads were so brave, i wonder if we have that same courage today?

The cinematographer for this movie was Dean Semmler whose large resume of movie and TV work includes Dances With Wolves, Apocalypto, and several of the Mad Max movies.

Australian and New Zealand...fought bravely in all military operations...love respect from England.....

The Light Horse Regiment has just been re activated in Australia. It is, of course, an armored unit.

these men had so much fortitude and courage.. fearless bravery.. that l do not think we will see again...

The period of transition from bayonets and swords to rifles must have been terrifying

Anzacs, British, Canadians and Yanks ...are an unbeatable combination! Salute to our Aussie brothers!

An epic achievement by the Diggers. Legends one and all...

The feelings that Historical Accuracy can bring up is unfounded in scripture or text book, I could only imagine the terror going through those soldiers yet their tale is sketched in our history to teach others of how brave they truly were

This may have been the biggest balls to the wall charge for a measly bit of land ever accounted for.

"what's going on" we gonna charge Bersheeba mate.. "Jesus... " ( Yep.. he got that right.... )

Holy cow, those Aussies. The bravery of them. Stunning. Got to absolutely love them.

All filmed in South Australia with local horsemen…awesome

This is what should be celebrated and remembered in Australia on the 31st of October every year instead of the rising trend of halloween!

I cry every time I watch this ...the absolute bravery of these young men ...I'm filled with pride .. and sorrow that the generations today will never understand the sacrifice let alone put themselves up for it .. I salute ALL who fell in service of their country...we owe you more than words can say ...

Quite the cinematography for 1987. I'm curious as to how long it took them to film the charge sequence, because if you look closely the shadows and cloud cover keep changing

Watching and promoting this for Anzac Day of 2024. It never gets any less spectacular- tears to the eyes- and this last successful British cavalry charge in history is still comemmorated in Beersheba, Israel, too. Lest We Forget ⚔

As a re-enactor cavalryman of twenty years, I rate this film as the best mounted horse flick. Why? Because the horses are as much a part of the film as the actors.

Fantastic movie scene, sturring stuff. The only time i tried to join the army was in OZ after 9, 11, went to Parramatta and what used to be The Light Horse Brigade, damn immigration services had not given me a receipt for Application of Residency and that was what i needed to join, left Oz 2 months later when the visa ran out, always wondered how my life would have been in the Light Horse.

One of the great movie battle scenes of all time. I'm privileged to have actually visited this battlefield and the military cemetery in which some of these men enjoy rest eternal.

This is our heritage - never forget, and never let government try to erase it!

Beautifully Filmed and directed cinematography

How do you make a horse fall safely like that? Stunt horses? 😂

charging a horse 2600 metres is insane

Well done ThanksJohnny Great moves stunt men

Finest moment of Australia 🦘

Australians have fought everywhere during WW1 AND 2 either in Asia,dessert,africa and europe

I remember making the charge in my 7th cavalry Regiment uniform I had the 7th cavalry regimental flag making the charge my sister was in horseback also with her Army bugle sounding the calvary charge

Damn. Even the ambulances charged.

My great grandfather Thomas Joseph canny was a lighthorseman at Beersheba in the first world war

RIP to all the Australian and Ottoman troops who died in ww1

Epic, indeed........ gotta love how the HORSES know what's in store!

I have heard that the australians were not afraid while charging. This wasn't because of some insane courage, or extreme dissociation. But because the riders were so distracted trying to keep the horses head up to hide behind while the horse was fighting to keep its head down from all the bullets whizzing overhead that both were clearing the trenches before they realised it. After that I'm sure fear was normal

Can you hear, can you hear that thunder? You better run, you'd better take cover... Oh, yeah...

At least their bayonets were a tad longer than their opponents' ones. They were still on the short side for cavalry use though, but them technically being mounted infantry explains that

We have a saddle from that charge...kept in a shed for almost 70 years..then sold at a clearing sale....after the farm owner died..no idea the saddle went to Beersheba. ........then.......checking army saddle no's.....and the name of the old guy who owned that barn.....

Damn, the Aussie lighthorsemen are just using bayonets instead of sabers in a cavalry charge? That's not easy.

I uave the Lighthorsemen on DVD! Fantastic film

brilliant cinematic display!!

The 2600 meters, 2400 meters is very badly timed. Full charging horses go faster than that!

What did that guy just say something about beer ? Yeah mate we Gunna take Beersheba . So they got beer right ? yeah the British told us it's a fancy Turkish word for place of cold beer. Well those Turks are screwed then.

The Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made that charge have bigger balls than anyone you will meet today !

I'm honestly impressed, that Cavalry was still being used in warfare, even beyond the era of the first tank.

As far as I know my great Grandfather was a lighthorsemen and was with the 3rd lighthorse brigade. Which is specifically a South Australian brigade. Makes sense as that's where my father grew up in rural town north of Adelaide.

Aussies: Ok after this get beers were going home

Bec, not enough has been taught about this in today's schools. The aussie diggers opened up the door for us all in Africa. Total Respect.

WIthout a doubt the best cavalry charge in cinematic history. Graphics just cannot measure up to this.