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The Desert Mounted Corps / An Account of the Cavalry Operations in Palestine and Syria 1917-1918

By R. M. P. Preston
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A detailed military history of the mounted corps' operations in Palestine and Syria, chronicling reorganization of forces, strategic planning, logistical challenges, and successive cavalry offensives. It traces the formation and composition of the corps, describes combined-arms actions, reconnaissance and rapid advances that disrupted enemy lines, and records captures, advances across desert terrain, and the campaign's culminations. Attention is given to staff work, horse artillery, medical and supply services, climate and health hardships, and the stamina and tactics of mounted troops. Maps, appendices, and operational notes support analyses of tactics and the coordination required for sustained mobile warfare.

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R. M. P. Preston

R. M. P. Preston is an author known for his military historical account, "The Desert Mounted Corps: An Account of the Cavalry Operations in Palestine and Syria 1917-1918." This work provides a detailed narrative of the cavalry's role during World War I in the Middle Eastern theater, highlighting the strategic and operational challenges faced by the forces involved. Preston's writing contributes to the understanding of military history and the experiences of soldiers in this significant campaign.

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