2002 printed book. ' First to Damascus The Story of the Australian Light Horse and Lawrence of Arabia 'by Jill, Duchess of Hamilton . High text detail World War One exploits in Middle East . In 1918, 12,000 Australian Light Horsemen advanced across the Middle East, covering nearly 450 miles of treacherous desert and mountains. After twelve days the Great Ride climaxed in the taking of Damascus. The ride was praised by the Allies' Chief of Staff, Earl Wavell as 'the greatest exploit in the history of horsed cavalry...'. Also has 50pages about Lighthorse on Gallipoli . Covers Battle of Beersheba 10/1917.