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Saturday, 13 June 2009

Australian Light Horse, Myths and Legends
Topic: Gen - Legends

Australian Light Horse

Myths and Legends

Over the many years, powerful myths and legends regarding the light horse and the behaviour of the men has become prevalent. This has occurred due to a number of reasons. Perhaps a relative has exaggerated their role for one or another reason. This is the main reason. Following on behind is someone who has misheard or misread some information which found its way into the Official History and thus become a piece of orthodoxy. Jingoism, Spite, prejudice and covering an embarrassment usually plays its part too. The end result is a distorted picture of history. This section aims to correct some of those mistakes.

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Fleas on fleas - The results from careless work - another case study
Ion Idriess and the Beersheba Charge description
The legend of the female sniper at Gallipoli
The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name
Anzac v ANZAC
Fleas on fleas -The results from careless work - a case study
All Light Horsemen wore emu plumes

The alleged Elliott photograph examined
9th LHR On Manoeuvres
9th LHR On Manoeuvres, Part 2

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Updated: Thursday, 10 February 2011 4:11 PM EAST

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