Battle of Beersheba outlined ahead of centenary

Sally Gall
Updated October 19 2017 - 9:02am, first published 12:30am
The capture of Beersheba, as well as giving the Anzac horses much-needed water, turned the course of World War I's eastern front in the favour of the Allies.
The capture of Beersheba, as well as giving the Anzac horses much-needed water, turned the course of World War I's eastern front in the favour of the Allies.

World War I was fought on two fronts, the western one in France and Belgium, and the eastern one around the Mediterranean Sea against the Turks.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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