1 00:03:03,665 --> 00:03:05,565 What I'm gonna do to ride a lighthorse? 2 00:03:06,266 --> 00:03:07,666 You're gonna be 18... fit... 3 00:03:07,767 --> 00:03:09,567 capable of somersaulting bareback... 4 00:03:09,568 --> 00:03:11,068 Nothing too much 5 00:03:11,069 --> 00:03:13,169 Hey, Dave, get off there 6 00:03:50,570 --> 00:03:54,770 In Arabic: (Its time for prayer) 7 00:05:46,271 --> 00:05:48,771 19 April 1917 8 00:06:01,672 --> 00:06:04,972 So the British thought they could take Gaza with tanks 9 00:06:05,073 --> 00:06:06,273 They thought they could terrify us 10 00:06:09,674 --> 00:06:12,274 Welcome to Palestine, Captain Reichert 11 00:06:12,275 --> 00:06:13,275 Thank you, Sir 12 00:06:14,076 --> 00:06:17,876 The High Command has sent you to congratulate me on my earlier 13 00:06:17,977 --> 00:06:19,377 victory in Gaza 14 00:06:19,378 --> 00:06:23,978 News of your triumph arrived after my departure, but I'm sure they would 15 00:06:24,079 --> 00:06:25,379 wish me to do so 16 00:06:25,380 --> 00:06:29,180 Of course, but all congratulations are due to the British General 17 00:06:29,781 --> 00:06:31,481 Archbald Murray 18 00:06:31,582 --> 00:06:33,182 For he had captured the town 19 00:06:33,283 --> 00:06:34,883 but he's such a dumb heard 20 00:06:34,984 --> 00:06:38,184 He didn't know and withdrew his troops 21 00:06:39,485 --> 00:06:43,285 There's a little joy in the defeat of the unaware opponent 22 00:07:08,266 --> 00:07:09,457 Cavalry, Sir 23 00:07:11,243 --> 00:07:13,593 They're not cavalry, Captain 24 00:07:13,786 --> 00:07:16,882 They're Australian Lighthorse Mounted Infantry... 25 00:07:17,189 --> 00:07:19,497 you can tell them by the plumes in their hats 26 00:07:19,620 --> 00:07:21,778 They're formidable soldiers 27 00:07:21,937 --> 00:07:24,649 but the English just don't know how to use them 28 00:07:26,455 --> 00:07:30,074 Wait until the lighthorses dismounted then we open fire 29 00:07:30,558 --> 00:07:32,197 On the men or the horses, Sir? 30 00:07:32,316 --> 00:07:33,507 Right on the men 31 00:07:34,523 --> 00:07:36,276 Yon don't understand, do you? 32 00:07:36,353 --> 00:07:38,928 You've so much to learn about war in the desert, 33 00:07:39,047 --> 00:07:40,909 both you and General Murray 34 00:07:45,555 --> 00:07:48,543 Halt, dismounted... 35 00:08:01,152 --> 00:08:05,166 We're fighting in a desert... warfare falls 36 00:08:05,245 --> 00:08:07,074 purely in one inescapable rule 37 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:08,759 Men and horses must drink 38 00:08:09,459 --> 00:08:11,320 Each time Gaza is attacked 39 00:08:11,591 --> 00:08:15,547 we held out for one or two days the most 40 00:08:15,666 --> 00:08:19,890 And the British are defeated by the desert 41 00:08:34,687 --> 00:08:36,053 Charlie... 42 00:08:38,780 --> 00:08:41,321 General Chauvel sends his compliments 43 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:43,561 to General Sir Archibald Murray as usual... 44 00:08:43,642 --> 00:08:44,534 Yes, Sir 45 00:08:44,614 --> 00:08:48,081 We're running our of time we're running out of water 46 00:08:48,203 --> 00:08:51,417 and I'm running out of patience in which my capacity to obey orders 47 00:08:51,458 --> 00:08:53,095 I can't believe in 48 00:08:55,423 --> 00:08:57,101 Let me see it... 49 00:09:04,490 --> 00:09:06,575 Leave it with me, Charlie 50 00:09:26,162 --> 00:09:28,067 Halt... 51 00:09:28,181 --> 00:09:29,446 Shall we rest the horse? 52 00:09:29,564 --> 00:09:30,639 No, we keep going... 53 00:09:30,762 --> 00:09:33,633 There're only 50 miles to artillery 54 00:09:36,285 --> 00:09:38,829 Orders didn't say we should go in rush 55 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:43,001 Yeah, I know... but they can't use us on the side lines 56 00:09:43,247 --> 00:09:45,506 The British would need every man that they can get 57 00:09:45,539 --> 00:09:47,768 This regiment's setup is enough for 10 battles 58 00:09:49,419 --> 00:09:50,874 Hey, easy ginger 59 00:09:50,951 --> 00:09:53,157 It doesn't like bloody guns... it gets excited 60 00:09:52,790 --> 00:09:53,949 Then blind it... 61 00:09:55,076 --> 00:09:56,266 This is the reason 62 00:09:56,346 --> 00:09:58,656 why we're being separated from the Turks 63 00:09:59,731 --> 00:10:01,889 The High Command worried that our horses be terrified 64 00:10:01,975 --> 00:10:04,325 that would affect the whole bloody war 65 00:10:05,191 --> 00:10:08,031 You did have a bloody armistice 66 00:10:08,819 --> 00:10:12,136 Why not? But what I said is not misery 67 00:10:12,446 --> 00:10:14,463 I'm just thinking... 68 00:10:14,643 --> 00:10:16,207 What are you thinking? About what? 69 00:10:16,289 --> 00:10:17,704 Why keep us off right of him? 70 00:10:17,823 --> 00:10:19,460 Bothering the Colonel? 71 00:10:19,616 --> 00:10:22,043 Bullshit... Frank is a real soldier... 72 00:10:22,923 --> 00:10:24,040 he has guts doing things 73 00:10:24,083 --> 00:10:26,624 Yeah... but Frank is just a newly promoted Colonel... 74 00:10:26,736 --> 00:10:28,238 he's still a young guy 75 00:10:29,271 --> 00:10:31,323 The old bureaucrats didn't trust him 76 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:34,205 Then we're just like Charlie again... 77 00:10:34,956 --> 00:10:36,817 Shall we rest the horse now? 78 00:10:37,012 --> 00:10:38,012 Listen... 79 00:10:40,491 --> 00:10:42,382 I didn't hear anything 80 00:10:43,725 --> 00:10:45,362 That's right 81 00:11:43,849 --> 00:11:47,688 Sergeant, what's the news from Gaza? 82 00:11:47,767 --> 00:11:49,629 Like a bloody disaster, Sir 83 00:11:50,348 --> 00:11:52,655 They're rating 18,000 casualties 84 00:11:53,077 --> 00:11:55,088 Luckily not one of them 85 00:11:55,608 --> 00:11:57,512 They're good ones to be out there 86 00:11:57,628 --> 00:12:00,246 There'd be other ways to stop the war 87 00:12:00,470 --> 00:12:03,013 This is the price we're paying for 88 00:12:03,089 --> 00:12:05,990 What else can we do? 89 00:12:12,406 --> 00:12:17,727 Whoa... you look at that... British soldiers 90 00:12:18,618 --> 00:12:22,278 Now look, Scotty... I take away this arm badge with smile... 91 00:12:22,358 --> 00:12:24,634 What I don't want to get involved is any stupid bloody trouble... 92 00:12:24,714 --> 00:12:27,214 Frank, have you ever known me to start any fight, uh? 93 00:12:27,331 --> 00:12:30,131 No, but I seldom find you finish with your fuel 94 00:12:34,540 --> 00:12:35,688 Come on... 95 00:12:38,665 --> 00:12:40,717 In Arabic: Give me, May God bless us 96 00:13:01,153 --> 00:13:07,728 Three cheers for the lighthorsemen 97 00:13:09,858 --> 00:13:12,952 Without you guys here... situation would not be worse 98 00:13:13,036 --> 00:13:14,110 What would it be? 99 00:13:14,196 --> 00:13:15,842 We're just looking for somebody 100 00:13:14,875 --> 00:13:16,182 That's it is 101 00:13:18,301 --> 00:13:19,564 Goodbye 102 00:13:19,918 --> 00:13:24,140 Australians will be there... hey, who else will be there? 103 00:13:25,293 --> 00:13:26,260 Who we're looking for? 104 00:13:26,341 --> 00:13:36,882 Australians will be there... hey, who else will be there? 105 00:13:47,180 --> 00:13:48,859 Bloody beautiful... 106 00:13:50,733 --> 00:13:53,232 But not as the pattern sunset in Calgary 107 00:13:53,277 --> 00:13:55,773 Every one is better than the last 108 00:13:55,893 --> 00:13:58,955 No one knows if he can see the other one 109 00:14:00,297 --> 00:14:02,158 Nearly two years ago... 110 00:14:02,278 --> 00:14:07,437 Jesus, we've already been away for three years 111 00:14:07,664 --> 00:14:09,792 Have you made any contacts with your kids? 112 00:14:12,632 --> 00:14:18,875 Bloody kids... wonderful I'm so peaceful here when I miss them 113 00:14:18,952 --> 00:14:21,185 who always drove me crazy home 114 00:14:21,270 --> 00:14:22,951 Your mistress is alright? 115 00:14:24,973 --> 00:14:26,877 Yeah, she's okay... 116 00:14:28,704 --> 00:14:31,128 If I had a fianc�e like Frank's 117 00:14:31,245 --> 00:14:33,000 three years is hell a lot of time 118 00:14:34,725 --> 00:14:35,724 She's worth waiting for... 119 00:14:35,810 --> 00:14:37,744 Worth waiting for? 120 00:14:37,827 --> 00:14:39,955 I'll tell you when he gets back... the second thing he'll do 121 00:14:40,073 --> 00:14:41,753 is taking his bloody boots off 122 00:15:17,610 --> 00:15:20,896 Chauvel is giving command of the whole desert company 123 00:15:20,974 --> 00:15:23,401 The regiment will be moving out within l0 minutes 124 00:15:54,075 --> 00:15:56,576 a real bloody thing 125 00:15:56,713 --> 00:15:58,648 What shall we take out of that? 126 00:15:58,971 --> 00:16:02,554 These are our trenches... the end with bodyguard gone 127 00:16:02,672 --> 00:16:05,470 Past here is Turkish army at Beersheba 128 00:16:06,352 --> 00:16:07,330 We're taking them on? 129 00:16:07,362 --> 00:16:08,669 We'll give ourselves a chance... 130 00:16:08,670 --> 00:16:10,308 We get the best regiment in the brigade 131 00:16:10,467 --> 00:16:11,241 Now we get to prove it 132 00:16:16,582 --> 00:16:18,261 Land of milk and honey... 133 00:16:19,348 --> 00:16:23,551 What the hell it took Moses and the Jews to come here 40 years ago? 134 00:16:23,677 --> 00:16:26,669 Well, they must have their reasons 135 00:16:32,389 --> 00:16:33,291 What do you think? 136 00:16:33,323 --> 00:16:34,929 Nobody can pass by exceptions 137 00:16:35,044 --> 00:16:36,133 Yeah 138 00:16:36,166 --> 00:16:38,888 We split by two... 139 00:16:58,323 --> 00:16:59,472 Now, let me get him... 140 00:17:17,546 --> 00:17:18,738 go Ginger go 141 00:17:28,788 --> 00:17:32,155 (In Arab)Kill the one with the big hat 142 00:17:34,236 --> 00:17:36,827 Son of a bitch 143 00:18:09,059 --> 00:18:12,422 (In Arab)Mustafa... let him alone 144 00:18:19,532 --> 00:18:23,308 Jesus Christ... thigh gets hit 145 00:18:28,748 --> 00:18:30,280 Are you alright, Frank? 146 00:18:40,519 --> 00:18:42,931 Get the saddle off, Tas 147 00:18:52,067 --> 00:18:54,533 There's a group of Arabs up the peak valley, Serge 148 00:18:54,647 --> 00:18:55,954 Hey, cover us 149 00:18:56,179 --> 00:18:58,009 Come on, boys 150 00:19:01,893 --> 00:19:03,157 Your leg looks bad, Frank 151 00:19:03,725 --> 00:19:05,628 It horse, Tas 152 00:19:09,588 --> 00:19:11,415 The horse can never make its way back to the camp 153 00:19:11,493 --> 00:19:12,462 I'd better put it down here 154 00:19:12,578 --> 00:19:16,089 No, let me do it, please 155 00:19:19,235 --> 00:19:20,384 Frank... 156 00:19:49,465 --> 00:19:51,228 How's Frank, Walter? 157 00:19:51,261 --> 00:19:54,058 Oh, not too bad... he's gone to hospital 158 00:19:54,092 --> 00:19:55,293 FORWARD BASE CAMP, ABASAN 159 00:19:55,411 --> 00:19:58,730 I thought we could replace him by Rick Smith, is it okay? 160 00:19:58,889 --> 00:20:00,154 Can't afford, Walter 161 00:20:01,273 --> 00:20:03,921 You realize there're only 60 men left with Calgary? 162 00:20:04,042 --> 00:20:05,422 No, Sir 163 00:20:05,999 --> 00:20:08,467 I would like to split them up 164 00:20:08,543 --> 00:20:10,148 Oh, that'll be pathetic 165 00:20:10,225 --> 00:20:11,460 Yes, I agree 166 00:20:11,498 --> 00:20:14,946 I propose to put up reinforcement in Frank's section... you recruit 167 00:20:15,264 --> 00:20:16,795 They won't like that 168 00:20:16,909 --> 00:20:17,952 Too bloody bad... 169 00:20:29,617 --> 00:20:33,857 Tas... this is Dave Michel, Corporal 170 00:20:37,861 --> 00:20:38,861 scotty golton 171 00:20:38,862 --> 00:20:40,085 Dave 172 00:20:39,208 --> 00:20:42,006 Philip Davis 173 00:20:42,749 --> 00:20:46,599 I let the boys show you the road safe 174 00:20:50,640 --> 00:20:51,831 Where are you from? 175 00:20:51,949 --> 00:20:53,098 Melbourne 176 00:20:53,183 --> 00:20:54,417 City boy? 177 00:20:54,531 --> 00:20:57,519 Not really... I'm from Preston near Southern 178 00:20:57,597 --> 00:20:59,160 where my Dad gets a dairy farm 179 00:21:00,441 --> 00:21:02,868 That makes all the difference 180 00:21:06,164 --> 00:21:08,100 You'd better put down your kit somewhere 181 00:21:08,220 --> 00:21:10,481 You can put in my place 182 00:21:10,665 --> 00:21:11,480 Frank's kit is in there 183 00:21:11,513 --> 00:21:13,627 Well, he won't need it for awhile 184 00:21:14,018 --> 00:21:16,180 Alright... till he gets back 185 00:21:18,660 --> 00:21:21,574 Suppose let's see how he rides with a horse 186 00:21:32,291 --> 00:21:34,449 Easy 187 00:21:36,031 --> 00:21:37,932 How long is it back, Sergeant? 188 00:21:37,965 --> 00:21:39,834 Three weeks... with the regiment 189 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:41,227 Go on 190 00:22:34,034 --> 00:22:34,927 Not bad at all 191 00:22:35,043 --> 00:22:38,586 The trouble is the Turks don't stand still 192 00:22:38,710 --> 00:22:40,537 Neither do rabbits 193 00:22:48,124 --> 00:22:51,783 Scotty, you're Scotch, aren't you? 194 00:22:52,388 --> 00:22:53,282 No 195 00:22:53,323 --> 00:22:55,260 Then why they call you Scotty? 196 00:22:55,292 --> 00:22:57,097 Because I'm Irish 197 00:23:00,744 --> 00:23:02,754 What kind of work are you in? 198 00:23:02,875 --> 00:23:05,866 Engineer driver, steam engine 199 00:23:05,906 --> 00:23:08,745 And Tas and Chilla, what about them? 200 00:23:08,934 --> 00:23:12,222 We're all in the wood company... up in the west 201 00:23:13,764 --> 00:23:15,848 You're all good mates? 202 00:23:16,008 --> 00:23:18,548 Well, I was only there for awhile 203 00:23:24,137 --> 00:23:25,625 What do you think about the food? 204 00:23:25,820 --> 00:23:27,086 Fine 205 00:23:27,653 --> 00:23:29,812 Its not what you used to in other suffrage 206 00:23:30,945 --> 00:23:33,594 Never expect fancy food in the army 207 00:23:35,784 --> 00:23:37,687 This is fancy food, son 208 00:23:38,402 --> 00:23:40,561 Get out there for bully bacon and biscuit 209 00:23:40,721 --> 00:23:44,379 What you have here you can hardly break without a shovel 210 00:23:44,498 --> 00:23:48,541 Nor can you boil the dirty Arab well water without wood 211 00:23:48,954 --> 00:23:49,964 This is real fancy 212 00:23:50,186 --> 00:23:52,726 Why don't you go and tell the cook Tas when we shall call it a day? 213 00:23:52,764 --> 00:23:55,755 It's not the point of letting anybody get the idea of beer and mosquito 214 00:23:55,832 --> 00:23:58,896 not for a gallop shoot a tire and expecting a medal is not a bloody picnic 215 00:24:00,473 --> 00:24:02,080 I know that, Tas 216 00:24:02,605 --> 00:24:05,743 What do you know, a boy fresh from bloody school? 217 00:24:05,860 --> 00:24:08,167 What the hell do you know about war? 218 00:24:08,753 --> 00:24:12,615 I know it's going to be over 6 months 219 00:24:12,894 --> 00:24:15,542 You say as we thought? 220 00:24:15,587 --> 00:24:18,086 It�s what my brother thought when he joined up 221 00:24:18,129 --> 00:24:20,140 We learned different, didn't he? 222 00:24:21,944 --> 00:24:25,007 Yeah, but he's dead 223 00:24:38,008 --> 00:24:40,008 (In Arabic: your father is cursed) 224 00:24:40,493 --> 00:24:43,162 piss off 225 00:24:46,501 --> 00:24:47,734 Keep your eyes on the horse 226 00:24:47,958 --> 00:24:49,491 I know, Sergeant 227 00:24:52,592 --> 00:24:57,492 (In Arabic: May peace be upon you and God's bless and mercy) 228 00:25:04,159 --> 00:25:06,212 Just a couple of minutes, now? 229 00:25:08,199 --> 00:25:12,271 Good day... where's fruit and flower? 230 00:25:16,742 --> 00:25:18,902 I've got you something better... a letter 231 00:25:18,987 --> 00:25:22,380 Must be from Joyce... but it's not her writing 232 00:25:38,250 --> 00:25:39,560 Who is it? 233 00:25:41,009 --> 00:25:43,001 Read it loud 234 00:25:48,712 --> 00:25:50,425 Go on, Tas 235 00:25:54,115 --> 00:25:57,402 It�s sad to write... someone gets to tell you 236 00:25:57,443 --> 00:25:59,751 It�s better than somebody else afterwards 237 00:25:59,837 --> 00:26:04,358 Joyce married 6 months ago... they moved to Jeron... 238 00:26:06,268 --> 00:26:09,332 And nobody said a word... 239 00:26:18,205 --> 00:26:21,981 Now well... better off without her, right? 240 00:26:23,244 --> 00:26:25,232 But what upsets me is... 241 00:26:25,460 --> 00:26:27,920 she still takes my pay-offs 242 00:26:29,302 --> 00:26:31,579 Well, boys... you're to go now 243 00:26:31,658 --> 00:26:33,072 Alright, sister... 244 00:26:33,304 --> 00:26:36,845 Good luck, Frank... good to see you back soon 245 00:26:36,931 --> 00:26:38,496 Yeah, it'll be... 246 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:43,647 They're watching you... you're a free man now 247 00:26:45,823 --> 00:26:48,249 Can I get you anything, Corporal? 248 00:26:48,665 --> 00:26:52,324 No, sister... there's nothing I want 249 00:27:16,825 --> 00:27:20,900 You'd better give that letter a rest... don't worry that 250 00:27:24,942 --> 00:27:26,325 Missing home? 251 00:27:27,562 --> 00:27:28,869 A bit 252 00:27:30,065 --> 00:27:32,001 You're already lucky... 253 00:27:32,122 --> 00:27:34,518 most of us missed home hell of a lot long enough 254 00:27:41,402 --> 00:27:42,786 That's great 255 00:27:43,761 --> 00:27:45,397 I'll be missing you 256 00:27:58,636 --> 00:28:00,018 What's happening, Tas? 257 00:28:00,095 --> 00:28:02,935 The Turks got a railway up the east... 258 00:28:02,968 --> 00:28:05,773 we saw to it and planned to blow it up 259 00:28:06,703 --> 00:28:08,415 Are you saying the whole regiment to do that? 260 00:28:08,536 --> 00:28:10,738 They've sent two bloody divisions, son 261 00:28:12,126 --> 00:28:13,466 What'll we do? 262 00:28:13,996 --> 00:28:16,007 What we're bloody told... 263 00:29:28,708 --> 00:29:31,381 It's bloody Turkish cavalry 264 00:29:39,070 --> 00:29:40,219 How would you reckon? 265 00:29:41,203 --> 00:29:44,447 They've been up the scape hundreds of years, 266 00:29:44,493 --> 00:29:46,205 but you're the first stride 267 00:30:03,679 --> 00:30:06,998 Major Lawson, prepare A Troop for covering plan 268 00:30:07,159 --> 00:30:09,775 B Troop for dismounted frontal attack 269 00:30:09,887 --> 00:30:11,345 executed when C and D Troops 270 00:30:11,422 --> 00:30:13,919 are ready for mounted advance from the left flank 271 00:30:19,030 --> 00:30:22,094 After all, son... don't forget the safety catch 272 00:30:24,005 --> 00:30:27,026 Now, you just stick with me as close as you can 273 00:30:27,145 --> 00:30:29,352 Chilla is the best lighthorseman in the regiment, Dave 274 00:30:29,384 --> 00:30:31,479 You'll get him through and backup if you need me 275 00:30:32,833 --> 00:30:36,046 B Troop, fix blades... 276 00:30:39,077 --> 00:30:45,322 A Troop, repeat fire... fire... 277 00:30:46,782 --> 00:30:50,248 B Troop, charge... 278 00:31:00,884 --> 00:31:03,012 (In Arab)Retreat... 279 00:32:11,562 --> 00:32:18,042 Lads, I just received a bad news 280 00:32:19,383 --> 00:32:23,314 Frank... died in Cairo yesterday 281 00:32:25,330 --> 00:32:27,041 Jesus, what happened? 282 00:32:27,424 --> 00:32:30,561 Well, the wound has turned septic 283 00:32:30,714 --> 00:32:36,925 they have to Take a leg off, it got worse... so they sent him to Cairo 284 00:32:38,397 --> 00:32:41,089 I know what you guys thought about it 285 00:32:41,165 --> 00:32:42,876 I'm truly sorry 286 00:32:44,671 --> 00:32:46,751 Thanks, Sir 287 00:32:54,908 --> 00:32:57,259 It could be a mistake, couldn't it? 288 00:32:57,825 --> 00:32:59,686 They made mistakes all the time 289 00:33:00,556 --> 00:33:03,576 I saw his eyes red when he read the letter 290 00:33:03,958 --> 00:33:06,872 My eyes just went out of it 291 00:33:07,137 --> 00:33:11,693 Bullshit... you're talking bullshit 292 00:33:15,186 --> 00:33:17,015 Why are you looking at me? 293 00:33:17,093 --> 00:33:19,326 What are you cleaning the rifle for? 294 00:33:19,411 --> 00:33:21,199 Shooting for rabbits? 295 00:33:22,217 --> 00:33:24,941 We lost a bloody best mate 296 00:33:25,098 --> 00:33:27,255 but find to get some gutless stupid 297 00:33:35,746 --> 00:33:38,245 It�s been a long time with no death in the regiment 298 00:33:38,277 --> 00:33:40,756 I'm afraid we can't mobilize soon 299 00:33:40,832 --> 00:33:41,907 No another attack on Gaza? 300 00:33:41,991 --> 00:33:43,894 No, it's just not yet 301 00:33:44,010 --> 00:33:46,212 We'll step up patrol activities so as 302 00:33:46,328 --> 00:33:48,456 to make the Turks aware of our presence 303 00:33:50,173 --> 00:33:52,896 We're moving camp to Tel el Fara... 304 00:33:52,929 --> 00:33:55,891 then towards Beersheba 305 00:33:59,525 --> 00:34:02,183 Padre, what do you know about Beersheba? 306 00:34:04,215 --> 00:34:07,460 Oh, a very ancient settlement... thousand years old... 307 00:34:07,582 --> 00:34:11,166 when Christ first traveled but actually found by Abraham 308 00:34:11,284 --> 00:34:12,598 He dug a well there... 309 00:34:12,630 --> 00:34:15,876 it still exists today, Well of Abraham 310 00:34:16,932 --> 00:34:20,070 He swore some kind of a treaty with the rulers there... 311 00:34:20,147 --> 00:34:23,806 And so they called it Well of The Oath... Beersheba 312 00:34:30,476 --> 00:34:32,304 There's a lot of water, isn't it? 313 00:34:34,458 --> 00:34:41,190 FORWARD BASE CAMP, TEL EL FARA 314 00:34:50,347 --> 00:34:51,698 Dave 315 00:34:52,395 --> 00:34:53,362 Yes, Sir 316 00:34:53,443 --> 00:34:55,569 Has Tas and the boys returned from scouting yet? 317 00:34:55,686 --> 00:34:56,685 No, Sir 318 00:34:56,807 --> 00:35:00,317 It�s a pity... looking for a change to see around the area by the wagon 319 00:35:00,398 --> 00:35:02,329 Somebody has to work on the horse 320 00:35:03,902 --> 00:35:05,466 Settle in right? 321 00:35:05,810 --> 00:35:07,715 Yes, Sir 322 00:35:09,401 --> 00:35:12,943 Tas is tough to live with sometimes... 323 00:35:13,029 --> 00:35:15,606 but he's a damn find soldier 324 00:35:17,139 --> 00:35:19,685 I know, Sir... I'm learning 325 00:35:19,801 --> 00:35:22,970 Fine... good work 326 00:35:55,554 --> 00:35:57,533 Air attack 327 00:35:58,434 --> 00:36:01,124 Get the horses... get the horses away... 328 00:36:02,959 --> 00:36:05,949 step up protecting the horses 329 00:36:07,481 --> 00:36:10,651 Dave, get the horses away first... come on, leave the rest aside 330 00:36:43,470 --> 00:36:47,973 you still a young to lead four horses 331 00:37:06,787 --> 00:37:09,180 Look out, it's coming back again 332 00:37:25,579 --> 00:37:27,260 Are you alright, son? 333 00:37:27,412 --> 00:37:32,232 I'm alright, Serge... sorry about the horses 334 00:37:32,461 --> 00:37:34,422 Sorry? Things would be different... 335 00:37:34,454 --> 00:37:36,379 if we're late about 10 minutes 336 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:38,100 They're alive, thank you 337 00:37:43,437 --> 00:37:48,999 Dave, I believe you fell off your horse... 338 00:37:52,862 --> 00:37:54,498 good on you, son 339 00:37:58,433 --> 00:37:59,476 Your elbow broke? 340 00:37:59,592 --> 00:38:04,447 Yeah, doctor has put some carbon on it... pretty burning 341 00:38:04,967 --> 00:38:06,180 Still looks good 342 00:38:06,213 --> 00:38:07,394 Hope it'll be 343 00:38:09,586 --> 00:38:11,416 Horses back alright? 344 00:38:11,495 --> 00:38:12,494 You know what? 345 00:38:12,580 --> 00:38:14,557 As soon as the plane left, Tas found the horses back to the line... 346 00:38:14,672 --> 00:38:16,384 stood there waiting to be hooked on 347 00:38:16,504 --> 00:38:19,078 No need to feel guilty... you've trained the horses really good 348 00:38:20,058 --> 00:38:23,345 Tell you what... when we arrive Beersheba let's have a smoke... 349 00:38:23,498 --> 00:38:25,328 something for entertainment 350 00:38:25,406 --> 00:38:28,618 or you'll become cripple someday 351 00:38:47,906 --> 00:38:49,839 It's too heavy for you? 352 00:38:50,185 --> 00:38:53,025 I'm okay, Scotty... it's only the saddle too heavy 353 00:38:53,216 --> 00:38:54,364 You can't even lift your saddle? 354 00:38:54,450 --> 00:38:56,204 What you think you're going? 355 00:39:23,554 --> 00:39:27,777 You're in the hospital, Al Arish 356 00:39:32,642 --> 00:39:33,983 Al Arish? 357 00:39:40,636 --> 00:39:44,005 The horses... they're alright? 358 00:39:49,353 --> 00:39:50,471 That's good 359 00:40:16,975 --> 00:40:19,533 Dave 360 00:40:28,034 --> 00:40:30,034 ... it's wonderful to see you up 361 00:40:30,065 --> 00:40:31,818 Yeah, it's good 362 00:40:32,538 --> 00:40:35,229 You'll be back to the regiment soon 363 00:40:35,343 --> 00:40:36,831 I hope so 364 00:40:37,549 --> 00:40:39,378 You're not anxious to get back? 365 00:40:39,494 --> 00:40:44,598 No, I'm not anxious now... I'll miss you very much 366 00:40:47,951 --> 00:40:48,993 Thank you 367 00:40:49,857 --> 00:40:52,059 That's the way it seems to be here... 368 00:40:52,138 --> 00:40:55,607 but your going back is what's so important 369 00:40:55,639 --> 00:40:58,749 Yes, you'll... especially there... 370 00:41:03,826 --> 00:41:05,688 What's it, Dave? 371 00:41:06,518 --> 00:41:11,379 Out there... it's nothing 372 00:41:12,540 --> 00:41:16,986 Well, you know... I'm a wood cutter 373 00:41:18,289 --> 00:41:20,683 All past now... that's all... 374 00:41:20,982 --> 00:41:22,885 Same old life... 375 00:41:22,964 --> 00:41:25,760 Should be more than that... much more 376 00:41:26,405 --> 00:41:27,893 I miss home... 377 00:41:28,013 --> 00:41:30,363 Don't you trust me try to understand? 378 00:41:38,304 --> 00:41:44,323 You must understand... the Turks still in my sight, 379 00:41:45,147 --> 00:41:47,125 but I couldn't shoot 380 00:41:48,850 --> 00:41:52,733 I keep telling myself... just because I didn't mean it 381 00:41:53,300 --> 00:41:56,517 I didn't want to shoot a man in the back 382 00:41:58,105 --> 00:41:59,933 What's wrong with that? 383 00:42:00,610 --> 00:42:04,758 I wonder if I was making excuses... 384 00:42:04,836 --> 00:42:08,233 actually I won't be able to kill 385 00:42:11,461 --> 00:42:14,034 I saw a lot of soldiers feeling like that 386 00:42:14,154 --> 00:42:17,812 I don't know how many of them have the courage to confront their feelings 387 00:42:17,929 --> 00:42:21,930 Courage... funny sort of courage? 388 00:42:22,006 --> 00:42:27,463 I don't even have the nerves to ask you about that 389 00:42:29,954 --> 00:42:31,814 You should 390 00:42:34,740 --> 00:42:35,973 Really? 391 00:42:37,022 --> 00:42:38,404 Of course 392 00:42:40,874 --> 00:42:44,341 You know that... it's marvelous 393 00:42:44,455 --> 00:42:45,943 You'd get better first 394 00:42:46,062 --> 00:42:47,062 I'm better already 395 00:42:47,184 --> 00:42:49,611 You're still sick... you been delirious for two days 396 00:42:50,551 --> 00:42:52,412 Maybe it's only a laugh 397 00:42:53,355 --> 00:42:55,823 No, I know what I'm saying 398 00:43:27,340 --> 00:43:29,148 I'll write 399 00:43:30,135 --> 00:43:31,351 I'll write too 400 00:43:40,295 --> 00:43:42,528 I'll get back as soon as I can 401 00:44:43,308 --> 00:44:44,723 Dave 402 00:44:50,750 --> 00:44:51,750 Scotty 403 00:44:51,835 --> 00:44:53,441 I thought to bring a friend to meet you 404 00:44:53,555 --> 00:44:55,311 Thank you, you maybe right 405 00:44:55,427 --> 00:44:56,734 I gave it a bit of exercise 406 00:44:56,848 --> 00:45:00,462 I tried to ride as an urban boy so it couldn't think anything wrong 407 00:45:01,276 --> 00:45:02,350 Thanks, Scotty 408 00:45:02,473 --> 00:45:03,888 So give it back to you 409 00:45:09,979 --> 00:45:12,669 Padre, I want to make a personal reconnaissance towards Beersheba 410 00:45:12,747 --> 00:45:14,576 I need a horse leader a couple of days later 411 00:45:15,729 --> 00:45:19,092 Okay, I give you Dave Michel... he's just from hospital, duty free 412 00:45:19,245 --> 00:45:20,594 Michel? Good 413 00:45:20,627 --> 00:45:23,243 Ask him to collect my horse from the line... and report for a rifle 414 00:45:23,321 --> 00:45:24,629 Meet me at 0900 hours 415 00:45:27,686 --> 00:45:29,665 Wondering about the rifle, son? 416 00:45:30,492 --> 00:45:31,567 Yes, Sir 417 00:45:32,364 --> 00:45:35,905 If we get close to the Turks the revolver won't be of any use 418 00:45:35,990 --> 00:45:38,149 We both will be in hell of trouble 419 00:46:09,772 --> 00:46:11,634 They're there, Sir 420 00:46:26,942 --> 00:46:28,730 There's a British officer with them... 421 00:46:30,121 --> 00:46:33,183 or someone wearing British uniform 422 00:46:45,149 --> 00:46:47,159 He's coming this way 423 00:46:48,552 --> 00:46:50,456 Get your horse to the well and come back here quickly 424 00:46:50,535 --> 00:46:51,576 Yes, Sir 425 00:47:07,269 --> 00:47:10,513 Now son, you listen to me... you cover that guy... 426 00:47:10,710 --> 00:47:13,549 If he makes any suspicious move... you shoot him, alright? 427 00:47:13,627 --> 00:47:14,743 Yes, Sir 428 00:47:45,899 --> 00:47:47,015 Colonel 429 00:47:48,667 --> 00:47:49,974 Major 430 00:47:56,899 --> 00:47:58,506 Friends of yours? 431 00:47:59,330 --> 00:48:01,265 Friends of ours, Colonel 432 00:48:02,172 --> 00:48:05,011 I didn't expect a British officer alone in this sector 433 00:48:05,043 --> 00:48:06,672 I would say the same, Sir 434 00:48:06,786 --> 00:48:08,827 But you see, Major, I'm not quite alone 435 00:48:13,222 --> 00:48:14,189 Where are you from? 436 00:48:14,344 --> 00:48:15,535 Headquarters 437 00:48:15,653 --> 00:48:16,651 Which headquarters? 438 00:48:16,737 --> 00:48:17,736 Cairo 439 00:48:17,858 --> 00:48:20,508 Of course, it would take a long time to check 440 00:48:20,589 --> 00:48:22,492 Yeah, I suppose it would 441 00:48:25,667 --> 00:48:28,911 Colonel, I would feel a good deal happier if that man wouldn't point 442 00:48:28,996 --> 00:48:30,675 that bloody thing at me 443 00:48:32,549 --> 00:48:34,409 You hand me your revolver 444 00:48:34,492 --> 00:48:36,321 and I'll see what to do about it 445 00:48:40,168 --> 00:48:45,699 Very slowly... and the lanyard, Major 446 00:49:11,629 --> 00:49:13,416 After you, Major 447 00:49:31,405 --> 00:49:35,713 Are you going to be in the firing squad aren't you? A Joke, private 448 00:49:36,800 --> 00:49:41,097 not a very good one I admit 449 00:49:41,444 --> 00:49:43,007 Ah, Colonel 450 00:49:44,772 --> 00:49:46,261 Thank you 451 00:49:46,455 --> 00:49:49,369 You've found what you're looking for? 452 00:49:49,470 --> 00:49:56,436 Possibly, the uniform is made by Egyptian tailor and the brand new papers 453 00:49:56,519 --> 00:49:58,677 are made up for a Major Meinerzhagen 454 00:50:01,943 --> 00:50:07,653 The name is Dutch, not German... as you so suspect 455 00:50:07,813 --> 00:50:13,876 If I was a German, would I use an non-English name? 456 00:50:18,254 --> 00:50:22,031 Everything is new because I was torpedoed in my way to Palestine 457 00:50:22,892 --> 00:50:25,656 I lost all my kit 458 00:50:25,696 --> 00:50:27,930 Very possible story, Major... 459 00:50:28,053 --> 00:50:30,477 but I'll check with headquarters in Cairo 460 00:50:32,169 --> 00:50:35,265 I'd rather hope you didn't mind for a very good reason 461 00:50:35,761 --> 00:50:40,215 which I can't discuss in front of unlisted man 462 00:50:45,738 --> 00:50:48,801 Thanks, Michel... good work, son 463 00:50:51,835 --> 00:50:52,951 Well? 464 00:50:53,068 --> 00:50:57,216 It�s very embarrassing... I'm in charge of the intelligence 465 00:50:57,332 --> 00:51:02,967 for the new Commander-in-Chief, the man who is to replace Sir Bourchier Murray 466 00:51:04,342 --> 00:51:09,725 only at the moment when Sir Bourchier doesn't know he's being replaced 467 00:51:10,700 --> 00:51:12,903 So there's a new Commander-in-Chief? 468 00:51:12,908 --> 00:51:14,376 General Sir Edmund Allemby 469 00:51:55,287 --> 00:51:57,444 General Sir Edmund Allemby 470 00:51:57,568 --> 00:51:59,280 Lieutenant Colonel Burton 471 00:51:59,661 --> 00:52:00,513 Colonel 472 00:52:00,559 --> 00:52:03,866 My Second-in-Command Major Rankin, Sir 473 00:52:03,990 --> 00:52:04,842 Sir 474 00:52:04,925 --> 00:52:05,939 Major 475 00:52:05,972 --> 00:52:08,100 I believe you've already met Major Meinertzhagen 476 00:52:08,178 --> 00:52:09,519 We have, Sir 477 00:52:11,583 --> 00:52:13,499 Colonel 478 00:52:15,726 --> 00:52:21,032 Look at that bastard... typical bloody idiot English brass 479 00:52:21,259 --> 00:52:24,057 who only knows bloody camel 480 00:52:24,588 --> 00:52:26,194 Well kept, Colonel 481 00:52:27,909 --> 00:52:29,994 Our horses are in very good condition... 482 00:52:30,078 --> 00:52:32,917 perhaps what you said a fashion too good? 483 00:52:33,107 --> 00:52:34,745 Normally I would, Sir 484 00:52:34,865 --> 00:52:37,480 But the next day or so I'll take the whole regiment out of the country 485 00:52:37,556 --> 00:52:40,847 to Beersheba, so as to make sure the condition they've got 486 00:52:41,588 --> 00:52:42,778 Any garrisons? 487 00:52:42,895 --> 00:52:44,088 The Turkish cavalry lay ambush 488 00:52:44,130 --> 00:52:45,694 where our lighthorsemen patrol 489 00:52:45,738 --> 00:52:48,088 I'll take them on their own game 490 00:52:48,244 --> 00:52:51,010 Do you? What you have in mind? 491 00:52:55,003 --> 00:52:58,959 Road from Beersheba runs through here 492 00:53:00,653 --> 00:53:04,015 Each morning a large Turkish patrol passes the way to the border 493 00:53:04,132 --> 00:53:10,705 We hide out a troop by the road... and three troops on the ridge ass base 494 00:54:11,406 --> 00:54:12,182 Come on 495 00:54:46,446 --> 00:54:49,151 Cease fire 496 00:54:57,458 --> 00:54:59,391 Get him bastard 497 00:55:05,377 --> 00:55:06,684 drop him 498 00:55:12,471 --> 00:55:14,482 Sergeant, six men to kill the wounded horses 499 00:55:14,514 --> 00:55:15,793 and bring in any still alive 500 00:55:16,174 --> 00:55:17,589 The rest of you cover the ridge 501 00:55:17,671 --> 00:55:18,787 Come on, Mitchel 502 00:55:29,592 --> 00:55:31,454 This one... check it 503 00:55:51,814 --> 00:55:53,688 I may help you 504 00:55:53,721 --> 00:55:56,518 (In Turkish)I'll kill you 505 00:56:06,652 --> 00:56:08,215 What the hell happened? 506 00:56:09,009 --> 00:56:10,943 That I... Serge 507 00:56:11,177 --> 00:56:13,081 Help me get this one out of here 508 00:56:24,396 --> 00:56:26,301 He could hardly stand 509 00:56:26,380 --> 00:56:28,655 Let him lie down 510 00:56:42,445 --> 00:56:47,487 Poor bastard... he's down on the line 511 00:56:47,569 --> 00:56:49,877 Anything we can do? 512 00:56:50,260 --> 00:56:52,610 He has drained his own blood 513 00:57:09,887 --> 00:57:16,536 AUSTRALIAN MOUNTED DIVISION REST CAMP, MARAKEB 514 00:57:23,803 --> 00:57:25,515 Ah, Colonel 515 00:57:26,084 --> 00:57:26,904 Major 516 00:57:27,581 --> 00:57:28,963 I must make the point, Sir 517 00:57:29,040 --> 00:57:32,550 This is a rest camp, but same military standard must be maintained 518 00:57:32,582 --> 00:57:34,909 Shorts mustn't be worn 519 00:57:35,849 --> 00:57:37,859 I'll make sure with my men... no shorts 520 00:57:43,218 --> 00:57:44,557 Morning, Major 521 00:57:54,641 --> 00:57:56,216 Come on 522 00:58:27,649 --> 00:58:28,988 We get to do something about it 523 00:58:29,069 --> 00:58:30,569 before it's too late for the kid 524 00:58:30,602 --> 00:58:33,996 The Turks come in anytime in the sideway easily getting himself killed 525 00:58:34,117 --> 00:58:36,305 Are you worried about Dave or yourself? 526 00:58:38,686 --> 00:58:43,023 Alright, yeah, I want to get back home 527 00:58:43,056 --> 00:58:44,256 So as Chilla 528 00:58:44,370 --> 00:58:45,337 So as you 529 00:58:45,417 --> 00:58:48,107 Why this kid gets linked with the section? 530 00:58:48,633 --> 00:58:49,483 He's a nice kid 531 00:58:49,604 --> 00:58:51,510 He gets guts all that, Jesus... 532 00:58:51,588 --> 00:58:53,779 but he's supposed to be a soldier 533 00:58:54,111 --> 00:58:55,047 He's gonna to kill a man 534 00:58:55,094 --> 00:58:56,476 If he can't do, it's pretty bad 535 00:58:56,515 --> 00:58:57,558 Piss off, Dave 536 00:58:57,600 --> 00:58:59,907 So, you're going to tell him? 537 00:59:05,233 --> 00:59:07,360 I know what you mean, Tas 538 00:59:14,844 --> 00:59:16,705 Sorry I let you down 539 00:59:17,425 --> 00:59:20,986 Oh, look, son... you didn't let anybody down 540 00:59:21,304 --> 00:59:26,004 But it's just... I don't know what to say 541 00:59:28,747 --> 00:59:31,896 You're not cut out to be a soldier 542 00:59:33,573 --> 00:59:34,956 You know that, don't you? 543 00:59:38,612 --> 00:59:45,803 I suppose I do... so important to me... 544 00:59:47,230 --> 00:59:55,646 my family... my brother... really want to be proud of me 545 00:59:57,851 --> 00:59:59,979 You get to believe one thing, Dave 546 01:00:01,058 --> 01:00:05,077 It isn't a matter of cowardness of being a real man 547 01:00:07,582 --> 01:00:10,029 I don't believe I could kill 548 01:00:10,061 --> 01:00:12,477 Nobody expects you to, Sir 549 01:00:12,594 --> 01:00:13,742 That's true... 550 01:00:13,790 --> 01:00:16,309 but if you transfer to the field 551 01:00:16,342 --> 01:00:18,831 ambulance that may suit you better 552 01:00:18,988 --> 01:00:22,201 Then nobody would expect you to kill would they? 553 01:00:22,466 --> 01:00:23,540 No 554 01:00:23,627 --> 01:00:27,061 You'll be unarmed... medical corps doesn't allow to carry weapons 555 01:00:27,141 --> 01:00:29,081 Often in the thick of battle 556 01:00:29,263 --> 01:00:31,018 To do a better job takes a lot of guts 557 01:00:33,206 --> 01:00:35,896 If you like the idea, I can talk to Major Lawson 558 01:00:59,290 --> 01:01:01,685 First I've take this back to the armorer 559 01:01:02,096 --> 01:01:03,479 I can help do that 560 01:01:05,790 --> 01:01:06,876 Thanks, Tas 561 01:01:06,546 --> 01:01:08,078 If you need, just give us a yell 562 01:01:10,102 --> 01:01:12,038 I'll do that, Scotty 563 01:01:12,160 --> 01:01:15,223 You guys drop by in the field ambulance anytime 564 01:01:16,200 --> 01:01:17,273 Sure 565 01:01:18,031 --> 01:01:19,223 Alright 566 01:01:19,864 --> 01:01:20,833 Yeah 567 01:01:24,717 --> 01:01:28,673 Well, I'll be seeing you 568 01:01:39,356 --> 01:01:40,548 Take care of yourself, will you? 569 01:01:42,908 --> 01:01:44,141 Take care, Dave 570 01:01:45,002 --> 01:01:46,045 Dave 571 01:01:56,715 --> 01:01:58,799 I feel like getting piss 572 01:01:59,070 --> 01:02:01,718 Every time you get piss you hit somebody 573 01:02:01,799 --> 01:02:03,440 Alright, I'd already hit somebody 574 01:02:06,776 --> 01:02:09,052 It�s a good thing, isn't it? 575 01:02:09,658 --> 01:02:10,891 I think it is 576 01:02:11,490 --> 01:02:16,607 Especially good for the kid practically we've saved his life 577 01:02:17,062 --> 01:02:19,827 Yeah, I suppose so 578 01:02:24,209 --> 01:02:27,198 Jesus, I'm sick of this bloody war 579 01:02:29,744 --> 01:02:32,137 What I want basically is very simple 580 01:02:32,213 --> 01:02:34,178 GENERAL ALLENBY'S HEADQUARTERS, KHAN YUNIS 581 01:02:34,397 --> 01:02:37,013 I want the Turks to think we're taking Gaza again 582 01:02:37,689 --> 01:02:41,645 Actually we'll strike the other end of the line - Beersheba 583 01:02:43,925 --> 01:02:48,863 We'll try to break the lock so as to take off the inch 584 01:02:49,498 --> 01:02:52,445 But it must be a complete surprise 585 01:02:52,528 --> 01:02:54,804 and the town must fall in one day 586 01:02:55,744 --> 01:02:58,510 Otherwise my army will run out of water 587 01:03:06,158 --> 01:03:10,266 As you say sir... basically it's simple 588 01:03:10,983 --> 01:03:16,026 I can arrange a certain document to fall into the hands of the Turks 589 01:03:16,059 --> 01:03:19,622 indicating the attack on Beersheba will be affected, 590 01:03:19,734 --> 01:03:22,500 a decoy by a small force 591 01:03:23,464 --> 01:03:27,221 designed to draw away the attention of the attack on Gaza 592 01:03:30,088 --> 01:03:37,268 not much is easy... making them believe the document is genuine 593 01:03:39,586 --> 01:03:42,384 that could be a trick 594 01:04:01,875 --> 01:04:05,269 I didn't write about this 595 01:04:07,299 --> 01:04:08,639 You're not sorry? 596 01:04:08,720 --> 01:04:11,708 Probably... that's great 597 01:04:13,061 --> 01:04:16,379 There're a lot of things to do in the regiment to be shared by others 598 01:04:16,465 --> 01:04:19,005 You know... I'm now very happy 599 01:04:19,081 --> 01:04:22,550 But you still think you've failed somehow 600 01:04:25,103 --> 01:04:26,559 I don't know, Anne 601 01:04:29,057 --> 01:04:31,974 I wonder what my family might be thinking... 602 01:04:32,007 --> 01:04:34,548 My friends back home... I wonder... 603 01:04:34,667 --> 01:04:35,444 Morning, Major 604 01:04:35,490 --> 01:04:36,723 Morning 605 01:04:41,702 --> 01:04:47,158 Well, I think there'll be no more firing squad for you? 606 01:04:47,425 --> 01:04:48,540 Right, Sir 607 01:04:50,869 --> 01:04:52,707 I'm looking for the matron 608 01:04:52,738 --> 01:04:57,408 Yeah... perhaps you could help me, nurse 609 01:04:58,274 --> 01:04:59,804 If I can, Sir 610 01:05:00,068 --> 01:05:03,163 Would you write your name for me? 611 01:05:07,677 --> 01:05:09,092 I don't understand, Sir 612 01:05:09,135 --> 01:05:10,922 No, of course, you don't 613 01:05:11,903 --> 01:05:13,210 Please 614 01:05:26,469 --> 01:05:31,658 Charming... thank you, nurse 615 01:05:33,392 --> 01:05:38,285 Thank you very much... I might see you later, then 616 01:05:41,582 --> 01:05:42,697 Trooper 617 01:05:46,332 --> 01:05:48,310 Strange man 618 01:05:49,060 --> 01:05:54,168 Who's he? Just an English officer 619 01:05:54,923 --> 01:05:58,465 If you want to ask more about bloody... I'm sorry 620 01:05:58,663 --> 01:06:00,822 You're still talking like a lighthorseman 621 01:06:00,982 --> 01:06:02,917 I'm still a lighthorseman 622 01:06:06,084 --> 01:06:07,499 Of course 623 01:06:07,768 --> 01:06:11,427 You see... even you do it 624 01:06:11,770 --> 01:06:14,492 So I thought like somebody else 625 01:06:15,622 --> 01:06:22,312 Dave, what other people say... or even think doesn't matter 626 01:06:25,923 --> 01:06:30,370 You know what you want to do and why you want to do it 627 01:06:32,993 --> 01:06:47,125 The address is 36 Balham... spelling B... a... l... h... a... m Gardens, London S.W. 628 01:06:50,092 --> 01:06:56,633 dated August 21, 1917 629 01:06:58,993 --> 01:07:01,865 Now, begin... 630 01:07:06,613 --> 01:07:10,867 Dearest, I have wonderful news... 631 01:07:12,736 --> 01:07:17,675 No, you write the letter... 632 01:07:18,956 --> 01:07:21,753 Imagine you just had a baby 633 01:07:21,986 --> 01:07:23,474 You're writing to his father 634 01:07:24,194 --> 01:07:26,395 Don't think of me... 635 01:07:26,473 --> 01:07:31,054 Think of someone... someone you love 636 01:07:33,074 --> 01:07:34,266 I can't 637 01:07:34,383 --> 01:07:37,520 You can... I know you can 638 01:07:41,751 --> 01:07:44,144 You haven't seen him for many months 639 01:07:44,817 --> 01:07:46,828 You may never see him again 640 01:07:48,221 --> 01:07:51,808 He may never see his child 641 01:07:55,181 --> 01:08:01,946 Now, imagine that... and write what you feel... 642 01:08:14,496 --> 01:08:17,443 How I wish you're here now 643 01:08:17,526 --> 01:08:21,632 I'm longing for you as I have since you left me 644 01:08:21,977 --> 01:08:24,849 And I would love to show you our little baby son 645 01:08:24,968 --> 01:08:26,159 He's so good 646 01:08:28,963 --> 01:08:31,272 You mustn't worry about either of us 647 01:08:31,357 --> 01:08:32,995 I'm getting stronger everyday 648 01:08:33,151 --> 01:08:35,694 And the doctor says the baby couldn't be better 649 01:08:37,267 --> 01:08:39,541 I would have sent you a telegram 650 01:08:40,183 --> 01:08:44,628 Of course... you did 651 01:08:45,268 --> 01:08:52,205 Then I... no, that's he would have replied it would take about 3 days 652 01:08:57,156 --> 01:09:00,102 If it'd been you arriving here instead of the telegram 653 01:09:00,185 --> 01:09:02,311 how wonderful it would have been 654 01:09:02,390 --> 01:09:05,039 I look forward so very much to the day 655 01:09:05,122 --> 01:09:07,173 when we can hold our little son 656 01:09:07,252 --> 01:09:11,358 and be together for the rest of our lives in peace 657 01:09:14,290 --> 01:09:15,896 Goodbye, my darling... 658 01:09:15,971 --> 01:09:18,322 nurse said I mustn't tie myself by writing so much 659 01:09:18,478 --> 01:09:21,763 but I'll write a longer letter very soon 660 01:09:23,343 --> 01:09:28,799 Take care of yourself and please... please come back to us 661 01:09:28,879 --> 01:09:32,346 Your loving wife... Anne 662 01:09:38,116 --> 01:09:41,509 Baby sends his kiss to Daddy 663 01:10:18,347 --> 01:10:23,804 Charming... everything could be possible 664 01:10:41,823 --> 01:10:42,800 Anybody home? 665 01:10:42,834 --> 01:10:44,670 Nobody told you're coming 666 01:10:44,702 --> 01:10:51,383 No, you won't... all those harsh jobs you know... real paper stuff 667 01:10:51,500 --> 01:10:54,934 Sorts of things make lighthorsemen think the English intelligence officer 668 01:10:55,128 --> 01:10:58,148 like bunch of school boys playing wizard jakes on the enemies 669 01:10:58,732 --> 01:11:00,295 But this one is different 670 01:11:00,338 --> 01:11:03,016 It could open its way to Jerusalem 671 01:11:05,453 --> 01:11:06,836 What can I do? 672 01:11:07,361 --> 01:11:11,020 I need an escort out to Beersheba 673 01:11:12,063 --> 01:11:13,138 I'll be delighted 674 01:11:13,223 --> 01:11:14,861 No... not quite simple as that 675 01:11:14,981 --> 01:11:18,475 I need an unlisted man... a good man... a man who knows the country 676 01:11:18,559 --> 01:11:21,657 and could look after himself and me, of course 677 01:11:22,076 --> 01:11:26,628 But above all... a man who thinks English officers a bunch of idiots 678 01:11:26,713 --> 01:11:30,490 and can be relied on... to gossips 679 01:11:31,278 --> 01:11:32,907 I think we can manage that 680 01:11:34,944 --> 01:11:37,179 We now get in enemy territory, Sir 681 01:11:38,983 --> 01:11:42,376 Yeah, I thought we would be 682 01:11:44,256 --> 01:11:49,406 You see... I don't have to get as far east as I can 683 01:11:52,651 --> 01:11:54,513 May I ask why, Sir? 684 01:11:54,595 --> 01:12:00,307 Of course, you see... migratory birds a hobby of mine... 685 01:12:00,506 --> 01:12:04,663 I don't know much about migration habits of the stork in Palestine 686 01:12:05,121 --> 01:12:07,514 We see them fly north in the spring... 687 01:12:07,663 --> 01:12:10,312 but we don't see them fly south in the autumn 688 01:12:10,394 --> 01:12:16,733 Now, my theory is... there's a southerly route is further to the east 689 01:12:20,023 --> 01:12:23,905 Are we right now to see the stork fly in the south? 690 01:12:23,989 --> 01:12:25,521 Hopefully 691 01:12:29,499 --> 01:12:32,785 Look, Major... it's a bloody miracle 692 01:12:32,903 --> 01:12:34,464 We're running into a Turkish patrol area 693 01:12:34,585 --> 01:12:36,340 we'd better turn back, Sir 694 01:12:36,979 --> 01:12:39,288 It�s really hostile territory, then 695 01:12:41,147 --> 01:12:43,199 Aren't you aware of that? 696 01:12:43,428 --> 01:12:47,129 I'll just rest my horse here for a moment and then we'll turn back 697 01:13:00,758 --> 01:13:02,397 You care for a sandwich? 698 01:13:04,424 --> 01:13:07,933 No, Sir... I just sit up here and keep an eye on you okay 699 01:13:47,330 --> 01:13:48,744 Easy boy... 700 01:14:00,317 --> 01:14:02,178 Good boy... 701 01:14:14,678 --> 01:14:16,986 Major, there're men up, Arabs 702 01:14:23,507 --> 01:14:25,113 (In Turkish)Enemies out there 703 01:14:25,189 --> 01:14:26,339 Major... 704 01:14:28,421 --> 01:14:30,430 Coming, Corporal, coming... 705 01:14:46,313 --> 01:14:50,016 (In Turkish)They're going too far... stop chasing 706 01:14:53,920 --> 01:14:55,550 They've given up 707 01:14:59,520 --> 01:15:01,498 Major... 708 01:15:05,355 --> 01:15:07,439 (In Turkish)They're firing at us... 709 01:15:09,184 --> 01:15:10,927 Major... for Christ sake 710 01:15:15,317 --> 01:15:16,392 Oh, dear... 711 01:15:19,917 --> 01:15:22,609 (In Turkish)Let's get them... come on... let's go 712 01:15:25,444 --> 01:15:26,976 Leave them there 713 01:15:27,240 --> 01:15:29,325 Come on... let's go 714 01:15:39,235 --> 01:15:42,481 You're right... his papers make it clear 715 01:15:42,638 --> 01:15:43,786 TURKISH HEADQUARTERS, BEERSHEBA 716 01:15:43,874 --> 01:15:47,608 Two brigades will make a limited attack on our defenses at Beersheba to divert our attention 717 01:15:47,726 --> 01:15:49,627 of major offence against Gaza 718 01:15:49,744 --> 01:15:52,287 But this could be a trick 719 01:15:54,185 --> 01:15:55,674 Plenty information 720 01:15:56,131 --> 01:15:58,438 That's possible, Colonel Ismet... 721 01:16:00,796 --> 01:16:03,519 But this letter is from the officer's wife... 722 01:16:03,639 --> 01:16:05,277 it's speaking about the newborn baby... 723 01:16:05,359 --> 01:16:09,986 it's from the heart... not something deliberately part with 724 01:16:11,043 --> 01:16:16,364 Now General Kressenstein has made me responsible for all military operations 725 01:16:16,681 --> 01:16:21,203 in this sector and I take my military career on it, Colonel 726 01:16:22,163 --> 01:16:24,141 I accept that letter as accidental... 727 01:16:24,221 --> 01:16:27,017 therefore, the information is genuine 728 01:16:27,699 --> 01:16:31,701 Well, assume any attack on Beersheba is a mere decoy 729 01:16:31,777 --> 01:16:35,741 But I'll plant explosives at all the wells, ammunition dumps 730 01:16:36,118 --> 01:16:38,352 and railway stations 731 01:16:38,436 --> 01:16:39,744 If they capture Beersheba... 732 01:16:39,821 --> 01:16:41,829 they'll be in a broken burning ruin 733 01:16:41,915 --> 01:16:44,414 Their army will end up here without water 734 01:16:44,494 --> 01:16:49,938 If this is a trick, they've set a gigantic trap for themselves 735 01:16:50,768 --> 01:16:52,793 The set date is October 31 736 01:16:53,825 --> 01:16:58,270 British Infantry will make night marches against Beersheba and attack at dawn 737 01:16:58,388 --> 01:16:59,387 from the south and the west 738 01:16:59,436 --> 01:17:03,987 GENERAL CHAUVEL'S HEADQUARTERS, ABASAN 739 01:17:04,223 --> 01:17:08,905 The desert mounted corps will circle around Beersheba and attack 740 01:17:09,023 --> 01:17:11,971 from the east... from the desert 741 01:17:13,640 --> 01:17:18,458 It's our responsibility to capture the town's wells intact 742 01:17:18,500 --> 01:17:20,479 How can we carry enough water, Sir? 743 01:17:20,596 --> 01:17:23,469 You've asked the key question of the entire operation 744 01:17:23,589 --> 01:17:27,215 The answer is simple, gentlemen... we won't because every man 745 01:17:27,328 --> 01:17:29,143 has his water bottle... one quart 746 01:17:29,724 --> 01:17:33,233 There'll be nothing for the horses until we capture the wells of Beersheba 747 01:17:34,351 --> 01:17:38,053 They'll be 24 perhaps 30 hours without a drink 748 01:17:38,091 --> 01:17:42,464 and, if we fail to take Beersheba in one day... 749 01:17:44,201 --> 01:17:46,179 We can't fail 750 01:17:55,189 --> 01:17:56,497 What are you doing, Tas? 751 01:17:56,797 --> 01:17:58,211 Just a letter 752 01:17:58,405 --> 01:17:59,224 A letter? 753 01:17:59,340 --> 01:18:00,605 To the wife 754 01:18:01,624 --> 01:18:04,409 Yeah... haven't written for some time 755 01:18:06,437 --> 01:18:08,331 Jesus... a man can't write a bloody letter can he? 756 01:18:08,406 --> 01:18:10,766 Of course, yes 757 01:18:23,067 --> 01:18:24,267 Dave, you're moving out, too? 758 01:18:24,368 --> 01:18:27,068 Everybody is... something really big this time 759 01:18:27,169 --> 01:18:29,869 Yeah... Beersheba... Tas found out 760 01:18:31,570 --> 01:18:32,670 What the regiment will be doing? 761 01:18:33,171 --> 01:18:34,771 What we're told... 762 01:18:36,572 --> 01:18:37,772 Good luck, Scotty 763 01:18:37,773 --> 01:18:40,773 Oh, never wish Irishman good luck... comes natural 764 01:18:41,674 --> 01:18:43,474 Good luck to yourself 765 01:18:46,375 --> 01:18:48,475 We'll have a beer when we get back 766 01:18:52,647 --> 01:18:54,335 Any word what we'll be doing? 767 01:18:54,368 --> 01:18:57,240 We'll be in bloody reserve, don't you know? 768 01:18:58,541 --> 01:19:01,141 I really had a feeling about this one 769 01:19:01,142 --> 01:19:02,142 I suppose I still do 770 01:19:03,543 --> 01:19:09,543 this one is different bro... Not just bigger. Ah.. come on 771 01:19:14,463 --> 01:19:18,339 Nobby, help me post this letter 772 01:19:18,389 --> 01:19:19,920 What can I do about it? 773 01:19:20,822 --> 01:19:22,321 Isn't it your duty, Nobby? 774 01:19:22,453 --> 01:19:25,577 Just keep it in your kit until it's sent over, ok 775 01:19:30,809 --> 01:19:32,862 I'll take it, Tas 776 01:19:33,989 --> 01:19:36,456 Good luck, Chilla, thanks 777 01:19:38,741 --> 01:19:40,663 It'll be a silent march... 778 01:19:40,696 --> 01:19:42,584 no talking once we're moving 779 01:21:22,462 --> 01:21:27,041 Z-DAY, OCTOBER 31, 1917 780 01:22:05,756 --> 01:22:07,439 British Artillaries right on time 781 01:22:07,515 --> 01:22:09,078 I just worry about the wells 782 01:22:09,161 --> 01:22:11,023 We move to cover down there 783 01:22:22,715 --> 01:22:26,897 (InTurkish)Take your positions... hurry up 784 01:22:31,169 --> 01:22:32,402 How many cavalry? 785 01:22:34,114 --> 01:22:35,677 Are you certain of that? 786 01:22:36,320 --> 01:22:38,182 Alright, keep me advised 787 01:22:44,202 --> 01:22:47,670 There's at least a division of cavalry on eastern flank 788 01:22:47,702 --> 01:22:49,955 as well as a large infantry force to the south 789 01:22:49,998 --> 01:22:52,462 Your men have been deceived, Colonel 790 01:22:52,495 --> 01:22:56,642 a clever illusion, men and horses in constant movement are making dust 791 01:22:56,757 --> 01:22:58,543 They're nothing more than large patrols 792 01:22:59,712 --> 01:23:01,616 Their main attack will fall in Gaza 793 01:23:01,731 --> 01:23:03,858 We mustn't be tricked thinking otherwise 794 01:23:15,676 --> 01:23:16,676 Sergeant Major 795 01:23:16,724 --> 01:23:17,498 Yes, Sir 796 01:23:17,621 --> 01:23:19,376 Dismount your men to rest and smoke for 20 minutes 797 01:23:19,528 --> 01:23:21,939 The remainder in readiness for immediate movement 798 01:23:24,343 --> 01:23:26,501 Another message from Von Kressenstein 799 01:23:26,624 --> 01:23:29,870 refusing reinforcements or permission to evacuate 800 01:23:29,953 --> 01:23:34,353 and insisting that only two brigades of cavalry are involved in the attack 801 01:23:34,841 --> 01:23:39,320 Ha, they've bought it... they bought it 802 01:23:41,115 --> 01:23:42,871 Well done 803 01:23:43,485 --> 01:23:45,222 Now it's up to Chauvel 804 01:23:45,423 --> 01:23:48,023 The infantry are gaining control of southern front, Sir 805 01:23:48,924 --> 01:23:50,924 Yeah, they've done well 806 01:24:15,730 --> 01:24:18,873 the ANZAC yet to take hell of the place 807 01:24:20,309 --> 01:24:23,745 I'd rather get shot than being kept in this bloody valley 808 01:24:30,249 --> 01:24:34,915 now easy on the smoking 809 01:24:37,615 --> 01:24:39,742 When we'll get the water Tas? 810 01:24:44,810 --> 01:24:46,340 Beersheba, mate 811 01:24:50,321 --> 01:24:51,928 That's what I thought 812 01:24:53,089 --> 01:24:55,068 Don't you feel bloody thirsty? 813 01:25:03,765 --> 01:25:05,180 What, guys? 814 01:25:06,382 --> 01:25:08,022 Thirsty? 815 01:25:09,188 --> 01:25:10,644 Do you still feel bad this one? 816 01:25:10,872 --> 01:25:11,869 I don't know 817 01:25:12,217 --> 01:25:14,088 I do feel they moved too slow 818 01:25:14,121 --> 01:25:15,353 Bloody sad 819 01:25:16,309 --> 01:25:19,149 How long we'll get the water enough for the whole corps? 820 01:25:19,264 --> 01:25:20,975 About 12 hours 821 01:25:21,433 --> 01:25:23,974 Already 2 days the horses haven't got a drink 822 01:25:48,432 --> 01:25:50,294 You want this? 823 01:25:58,344 --> 01:26:02,788 We share it... come on 824 01:26:13,172 --> 01:26:18,584 So now we both don't have any water 825 01:26:25,204 --> 01:26:27,480 Less than 2 hours to sunset... 826 01:26:28,247 --> 01:26:31,088 I would like to see General Hodgson and his commanding officers 827 01:26:31,201 --> 01:26:31,917 Yes, Sir 828 01:26:31,950 --> 01:26:34,259 Colonel, hello 829 01:26:38,708 --> 01:26:39,948 Well, Captain 830 01:26:39,980 --> 01:26:44,724 Area reconnaissance confirmed we've been under attack by 2 to 3 divisions 831 01:26:44,806 --> 01:26:48,242 of cavalry and an infantry corps... 832 01:26:48,320 --> 01:26:54,628 50 thousand of men and I'm holding Beersheba with 4,000 833 01:26:55,442 --> 01:26:59,963 with our respect to General (Von Kressenstein) sits in Gaza deny me reinforcements 834 01:27:00,043 --> 01:27:01,011 Yes... 835 01:27:01,690 --> 01:27:04,041 the enemy has taken Tallosapa, Sir 836 01:27:06,627 --> 01:27:09,126 Hold the remaining reserves to eastern trenches... 837 01:27:09,171 --> 01:27:12,502 order the divisional engineers to destroy the wells and water storages 838 01:27:12,687 --> 01:27:16,688 With due respect, Colonel, this is against the orders of General Kressenstein... 839 01:27:20,021 --> 01:27:27,382 That's true, Captain... a General who still believes we're being attacked by patrols 840 01:27:28,100 --> 01:27:34,924 Alright, the wells are responsibility of your esteemed countrymen and you 841 01:27:39,136 --> 01:27:41,979 As you're well aware, our advance to Beersheba 842 01:27:42,011 --> 01:27:43,213 has been seriously delayed 843 01:27:43,289 --> 01:27:47,125 Qualifications of unknown strength still face us across the plain of 844 01:27:47,304 --> 01:27:52,965 some 3 miles and the sun set in one hour, by which time some of our horses 845 01:27:52,998 --> 01:27:54,880 will be without water for 48 hours... 846 01:27:55,996 --> 01:27:59,507 Unless we take the wells of Beersheba intact, 847 01:27:59,587 --> 01:28:02,533 we'll face a military disaster 848 01:28:02,616 --> 01:28:03,923 Any views? 849 01:28:07,528 --> 01:28:08,230 Sir... 850 01:28:08,352 --> 01:28:09,395 Yes, Grant? 851 01:28:09,474 --> 01:28:12,314 I believe my brigade can take the town and give a free hand 852 01:28:12,891 --> 01:28:14,497 I must know what you propose 853 01:28:14,573 --> 01:28:17,860 Make a mounted charge against the eastern defenses... 854 01:28:19,016 --> 01:28:21,291 I have two regiments, No.4 and No.12... 855 01:28:21,369 --> 01:28:25,519 General Chauvel... to take charge command surely must be my cavalry with 856 01:28:25,672 --> 01:28:27,310 mounted swords... 857 01:28:27,392 --> 01:28:28,806 Grant's are mounted infantry 858 01:28:30,261 --> 01:28:32,615 I'll discuss this with General Hodgson... 859 01:28:32,731 --> 01:28:34,263 obviously in mind to that effect 860 01:28:34,452 --> 01:28:35,567 Shall we? 861 01:28:38,864 --> 01:28:42,820 60 thousand men have failed to take this town in 12 hours... 862 01:28:42,940 --> 01:28:47,374 How can 800 lighthorsemen possibly succeed in less than one hour? 863 01:28:48,356 --> 01:28:50,407 You don't believe they can do it? 864 01:28:50,524 --> 01:28:54,110 No one ever attempted to cavalry charge against trenched infantry 865 01:28:54,190 --> 01:28:55,870 supported by machine guns and artillery 866 01:28:55,985 --> 01:28:57,366 It's unheard of, Sir 867 01:28:58,442 --> 01:29:00,793 Do you see any alternative in the time available? 868 01:29:00,837 --> 01:29:01,477 Unless we're... 869 01:29:01,510 --> 01:29:03,743 Very well, let Grant go ahead with it 870 01:29:06,116 --> 01:29:18,157 Form up in column approach... 871 01:29:19,290 --> 01:29:20,332 Hello... 872 01:29:20,412 --> 01:29:26,347 Form up in column approach... What's going on? 873 01:29:26,958 --> 01:29:28,284 Better to find out, mate 874 01:30:14,156 --> 01:30:16,083 Ready to march by the flag... 875 01:30:16,162 --> 01:30:33,351 Form squad in line extended... 876 01:30:37,833 --> 01:30:39,812 What we're supposed to do, pal? 877 01:31:20,468 --> 01:31:22,030 Clay, what's going on? 878 01:31:22,151 --> 01:31:23,638 We gonna charge Beersheba, mate 879 01:31:25,904 --> 01:31:27,511 Jesus 880 01:31:29,474 --> 01:31:32,735 Sir Henry... I must re-iterate 881 01:31:32,768 --> 01:31:34,998 my opposition to this maneuver... 882 01:31:34,113 --> 01:31:35,080 You have... 883 01:31:58,073 --> 01:31:59,711 Good luck, gentlemen 884 01:33:58,515 --> 01:34:00,643 British cavalry advance by the eastern flank... 885 01:34:01,459 --> 01:34:04,852 They're not cavalry... they're Australian Lighthorse 886 01:34:04,937 --> 01:34:10,170 Load... wait until they dismount... and fire by order 887 01:34:15,012 --> 01:34:17,463 2900 meters... 888 01:34:21,060 --> 01:34:23,824 (In Turkish)Set your target... 889 01:34:44,940 --> 01:34:47,333 Australian Lighthorses advance eastern defenses... 890 01:34:47,484 --> 01:34:49,417 they seem to be deployed to charge 891 01:34:49,539 --> 01:34:50,848 They won't charge 892 01:35:07,385 --> 01:35:08,695 2,600 meters... 893 01:35:25,255 --> 01:35:26,712 Charge... 894 01:35:52,737 --> 01:35:55,041 2,500 meters... 895 01:35:56,427 --> 01:35:57,767 Fire... 896 01:36:05,170 --> 01:36:06,170 Shit... 897 01:36:46,480 --> 01:36:48,368 2,400 meters... 898 01:36:55,834 --> 01:36:59,391 Hey, how can they shoot at us? 899 01:36:59,424 --> 01:37:02,296 The Turks are selling their bloody bombs... 900 01:37:06,396 --> 01:37:08,307 Tas... 901 01:37:27,633 --> 01:37:29,759 2,300 meters... 902 01:37:36,671 --> 01:37:39,322 - 2,100 meters - we can't do it 903 01:37:39,440 --> 01:37:40,407 Fire... 904 01:37:54,991 --> 01:37:56,894 They're under the guns 905 01:38:05,589 --> 01:38:08,897 Cease fire... withdraw the guns... 906 01:38:21,919 --> 01:38:24,343 (In Turkish)Put on defense... wait for orders 907 01:38:25,886 --> 01:38:28,958 Set your sights at 1,600 meters... 908 01:38:31,359 --> 01:38:34,959 Set your sights at 1,600 meters... 909 01:38:43,107 --> 01:38:45,383 Hold it, mate... let me check 910 01:38:56,163 --> 01:39:02,997 Come on, Dave... what's the matter with you? 911 01:39:07,198 --> 01:39:08,998 michael 912 01:39:24,170 --> 01:39:26,181 1,600 meters... 913 01:39:26,303 --> 01:39:27,908 Fire... 914 01:40:31,609 --> 01:40:33,909 400 meters... 915 01:40:47,120 --> 01:40:48,818 Hold... hold your position 916 01:40:54,236 --> 01:40:56,449 100 meters... 917 01:41:16,758 --> 01:41:18,885 Dismount... 918 01:42:16,969 --> 01:42:20,230 Colonel, what's happening? 919 01:42:20,248 --> 01:42:22,597 Your clever illusion has breached Beersheba... 920 01:42:22,677 --> 01:42:23,840 but What are you doing? 921 01:42:23,873 --> 01:42:26,532 the Only the same thing... I'm surviving... 922 01:42:27,255 --> 01:42:29,042 Damn you to hell... 923 01:42:36,595 --> 01:42:38,010 Blow up the wells... 924 01:42:38,091 --> 01:42:39,623 The demolition officer isn't here, Sir 925 01:42:39,700 --> 01:42:40,642 ...only he has the demolition coding 926 01:42:40,722 --> 01:42:42,055 Then blow up everything you idiot... 927 01:42:48,442 --> 01:42:49,675 What has happened? 928 01:42:49,751 --> 01:42:52,144 The artillery fire... it must have broken the wires... 929 01:42:52,293 --> 01:42:53,709 Get out and repair them 930 01:42:53,789 --> 01:42:55,023 Yes, Sir 931 01:43:01,921 --> 01:43:03,095 Give him a hand 932 01:43:11,181 --> 01:43:13,265 kill him 933 01:43:13,266 --> 01:43:14,866 He is dead, sir 934 01:43:16,287 --> 01:43:19,967 Put them down... 935 01:43:20,086 --> 01:43:22,693 look out... a grenade... 936 01:43:24,417 --> 01:43:25,605 Chilla... 937 01:43:31,062 --> 01:43:32,777 On your knees... 938 01:43:39,978 --> 01:43:41,778 yes turks 939 01:43:50,706 --> 01:43:53,279 stop it, stop that gun... 940 01:44:35,258 --> 01:44:37,460 listen, will it get me back to Australia? 941 01:44:38,539 --> 01:44:40,081 I reckon it will, mate 942 01:44:42,503 --> 01:44:47,689 It's a fair... and animal game 943 01:44:53,241 --> 01:44:55,103 Dave... no... 944 01:44:59,785 --> 01:45:06,062 Dave... I'll try to... 945 01:45:09,304 --> 01:45:17,110 Stretcher here... stretcher, help... 946 01:45:17,793 --> 01:45:19,579 Can you hold them for me? 947 01:45:20,225 --> 01:45:22,799 Yeah... all hands up, men... put the guns away 948 01:46:32,100 --> 01:46:34,821 I don't know if you can understand me... 949 01:46:35,877 --> 01:46:41,557 I'll be very appreciated if you give me the chance to blow your head apart 950 01:46:48,221 --> 01:46:49,934 easy, it's me 951 01:46:50,016 --> 01:46:51,357 Get him out of here 952 01:47:58,085 --> 01:48:00,922 Leave them at the stable for water 953 01:48:29,207 --> 01:48:31,136 Sir, we only lost 39 boys... 954 01:48:31,353 --> 01:48:33,492 so much miraculous 955 01:48:33,947 --> 01:48:36,372 You should be one of those 956 01:48:39,595 --> 01:48:42,540 Hey, Arch... have you seen the field ambulance guys? 957 01:48:42,973 --> 01:48:43,642 They're all in the valley 958 01:48:43,758 --> 01:48:44,834 Have any in mind? 959 01:48:44,419 --> 01:48:45,237 Yeah 960 01:48:46,816 --> 01:48:48,528 They've got a lot 961 01:48:49,995 --> 01:48:51,335 How bad? 962 01:48:51,640 --> 01:48:53,247 Pretty bad 963 01:49:10,769 --> 01:49:11,736 Excuse me, Sir 964 01:49:13,054 --> 01:49:14,802 Is trooper Michel on this convoy? 965 01:49:15,019 --> 01:49:15,774 I remember the name... 966 01:49:15,806 --> 01:49:18,571 but we lost the list, sorry 967 01:49:51,670 --> 01:49:52,861 Anne... 968 01:50:03,517 --> 01:50:04,795 What does it say? 969 01:50:07,682 --> 01:50:08,709 Please tell me 970 01:50:09,700 --> 01:50:12,423 It says we're not going to lose you