The Desert Mounted Corps

The Desert Mounted Corps by R. M. P. Preston is a comprehensive history of the mounted units that served in the Middle Eastern campaigns of World War I. This book details the formation operations and significant battles fought by the corps which included British Australian and New Zealand mounted troops.Preston provides an in-depth account of the corps’ role in the Sinai and Palestine campaigns focusing on key battles such as Beersheba Gaza and Megiddo. The book highlights the mobility endurance and tactical effectiveness of these mounted units in desert warfare showcasing their ability to conduct swift raids reconnaissance and large-scale offensives against Ottoman forces. It also captures the harsh environmental challenges faced by the troops including extreme heat water shortages and difficult terrain.