AL047 - Galloping Horse #1 D-Day the HASTATI

the HASTATI

built on rigorous training

They also had to integrate indirect fire support

and the commander had to be prepared to call in support rapidly while maintaining the patrol’s security and avoiding friendly fire risks

forces with a mobile anti-tank weapon capable of engaging German armoured vehicles

AL047 - Galloping Horse #1 D-Day the HASTATIAL047 Galloping Horse #1 The legendary Waler horse was every bit as important to the Australian Light Horse as the men who rode them. Bred for endurance, intelligence, and reliability, these Australian horses thrived in the unforgiving conditions of the Middle East, carrying their riders over hundreds of kilometres through scorching heat, soft sand, and rugged terrain. Their toughness became the backbone of the Light Horse's remarkable success during