J D Richardson

The History of the 7th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. & The Battle of Romani, August,1916 The Great War record of a renowned Light Horse Regiment The 7th Light Horse Regiment was a mounted infantry regiment raised in October, 1914 at Sydney, recruiting principally in New South Wales.It was assigned to the 2nd Light Horse Brigade. The Australian mounted troops were considered ideal for the mobile campaigns in the Middle East theatre fighting Germany's ally the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Accordingly, it was shipped to Egypt. However, heavy casualties at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign urgently necessitated re-enforcements. Light Horse regiments were selected to serve as conventional infantry and the 7th LH was principally engaged in the defensive engagements around Anzac Cove. After the withdrawal and return to Egypt the regiment was engaged in the defence of the Suez Canal and in response to Turkish advances across Sinai, in the battles at Romani and Katia. Advance along the western flank failed after two abortive attempts to capture Gaza. The regiment took part in the innovative success to the east at Beersheba and in the pursuit of the retiring Turks and the fall of Jerusalem. Participation in the raids across the Jordan saw the 7th in action at Amman and Es Salt. The 7th Light Horse Regiment concluded it service engaged in internal security duties following civil unrest in Egypt after the conclusion of hostilities. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

The History of the 7th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. & The Battle of Romani, August,1916 The Great War record of a renowned Light Horse Regiment The 7th Light Horse Regiment was a mounted infantry regiment raised in October, 1914 at Sydney, recruiting principally in New South Wales.It was assigned to the 2nd Light Horse Brigade. The Australian mounted troops were considered ideal for the mobile campaigns in the Middle East theatre fighting Germany's ally the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Accordingly, it was shipped to Egypt. However, heavy casualties at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign urgently necessitated re-enforcements. Light Horse regiments were selected to serve as conventional infantry and the 7th LH was principally engaged in the defensive engagements around Anzac Cove. After the withdrawal and return to Egypt the regiment was engaged in the defence of the Suez Canal and in response to Turkish advances across Sinai, in the battles at Romani and Katia. Advance along the western flank failed after two abortive attempts to capture Gaza. The regiment took part in the innovative success to the east at Beersheba and in the pursuit of the retiring Turks and the fall of Jerusalem. Participation in the raids across the Jordan saw the 7th in action at Amman and Es Salt. The 7th Light Horse Regiment concluded it service engaged in internal security duties following civil unrest in Egypt after the conclusion of hostilities. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

Serenity War imagines a colony world not quite as Earth-like as the original colonists hoped and explores what would happen to their descendants when they find themselves reverting back to living on the land. Only the land is trees, there is war brewing, and teenagers are able to shift the tide with bows and arrows and swords. Throw in someone who still has access to ancient technology and you have a future science fiction novel where decisions are made with swords and bows. Kahlo, a child of the Solo cluster, is forced into a journey for which he is not prepared. He uncovers secrets about his Father, watches his home tree burn, finds himself in the middle of a battle and the start of a war, and discovers his worth along the way. Caught up in the war are two young women, both with distinct ties to Kahlo. One with a conflicted past and one with a conflicted future. Yet, both Rayne and Artemis share a bond that pulls them together and throws doubt into everything they have ever known. This is their journey of discovery on a world where the main source of metals comes from the centuries old Colony ship, scavenged for parts, and where aging and ancient machinery are maintained at well below capacity. Where candles and fading solar lights combine with scavenged metal swords and bows and arrows. But the one man who controls the ancient Arc technology is stepping out of the shadows and onto the world stage.