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Great War Horses

The horses that provided the backbone of the Australian Light Horse regiments in World War I were popularly known as Walers. Bred for Australia's tough Outback conditions, Walers were well-equipped for the harsh climate and terrain of the Middle East, where the ANZAC forces faced the armies of the Ottoman Empire. Great War Horses is a powerful, moving account of the men and horses of the Australian Light Horse and the pivotal role they played in World War I at the Battle of Romani (1916), the celebrated Light Horse charge at the Battle of Beersheba (1917) and the capture of Damascus in 1918.

English
  • Originally Aired September 5, 2017
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b094f4tl
  • Network BBC
  • Created December 24, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Barry Strickland Writer
Russell Vines Director