Forty Thousand Horsemen
Forty Thousand Horsemen aka 40,000 Horsemen is a 1940 Australian war film directed by Charles Chauvel. The film tells the story of the Australian Light Horse mounted rifleman as distinct from cavalry which operated in the desert at the Sinai and Palestine Campaign during World War I. It follows the adventures of three rowdy heroes in fighting and romance. The film culminates at the Battle of Beersheba which is reputedly the last successful cavalry charge in history. The film was clearly a propaganda weapon, to aid in recruitment and lift the pride of Australians at home during World War II. It was one of the most successful Australian movies of its day.
They were the men from Australia and New Zealand The ANZACS the Mad Bushmen the men from Downunder. Call them what you will their glories can never grow dim.To these dauntless riders and their gallant horses this story is dedicated. To them with pride, their own sons are saying today ........
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