The Desert Column
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of military history and personal memoir, The Desert Column chronicles the harrowing experiences of an Australian Light Horseman fighting across the deserts of Sinai and Palestine during World War I. Drawn directly from the author's wartime diary, the narrative presents the brutal realities of desert warfare — the scorching heat, desperate thirst, and relentless combat — with vivid, unfiltered immediacy. The account captures iconic engagements, including the legendary charge at Beersheba, illustrating both the extraordinary courage of the Light Horse and the savage cost of war. Written in a raw, first-person voice that crackles with authenticity and urgency, it stands as one of the most celebrated personal records to emerge from the Middle Eastern theatre of the Great War. A cornerstone of Australian military literature, it remains a powerful testament to the endurance and spirit of the Anzac soldier.
Author: Ion L. Idriess
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Angus & Robertson Publishers
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of military history and personal memoir, The Desert Column chronicles the harrowing experiences of an Australian Light Horseman fighting across the deserts of Sinai and Palestine during World War I. Drawn directly from the author's wartime diary, the narrative presents the brutal realities of desert warfare — the scorching heat, desperate thirst, and relentless combat — with vivid, unfiltered immediacy. The account captures iconic engagements, including the legendary charge at Beersheba, illustrating both the extraordinary courage of the Light Horse and the savage cost of war. Written in a raw, first-person voice that crackles with authenticity and urgency, it stands as one of the most celebrated personal records to emerge from the Middle Eastern theatre of the Great War. A cornerstone of Australian military literature, it remains a powerful testament to the endurance and spirit of the Anzac soldier.