The Lighthorsemen

A fearless Light Horseman whose camaraderie with Scotty, Tas, and Chiller anchors the unit. He embodies boldness in the Beersheba charge and pays with his life, illustrating the high cost of courage in battle. His loss catalyzes the group's resolve and foreshadows the dangers faced by the survivors.

A hardened, resourceful trooper who steps into a leadership role during the assault and helps secure critical positions. He drives the charge forward and plays a key part in the capture of the Turkish defenses. His determination keeps the unit cohesive under fire.

One of the quartet of riders whose fate highlights the peril of the campaign. Tas is killed by an artillery shell during the charge, signifying the high human cost of the Beersheba victory. His death accentuates the emotional weight borne by the survivors.

A member of the group who is wounded in the trench fight but continues to contribute to the ongoing battle. His persistence underlines the resilience required in close-quarters combat and the toll of sustained engagement on the soldiers.

Replaces Frank after his death and is reassigned to the Medical Corps, where he avoids carrying a weapon yet remains close to the fighting. Dave embodies the medical officer’s courage and vigilance as he tends to the wounded while still facing danger. His arc highlights the tensions between duty and personal safety on the battlefield.

A German military advisor whose tactical mind influences the Turkish defense. Reichert believes the Beersheba attack could be a diversion and is ultimately captured, illustrating the theater’s shifting fortunes and the war’s human chessboard.

A British officer whose deliberate misdirection with documents shapes the operation’s perceived purpose. His actions reveal how information can steer or mislead tactical decisions and impact the lives of those on the ground.

British commander who ultimately approves the operation and is associated with the broader campaign’s success. The film notes his role in the Beersheba assault and the subsequent liberation of Jerusalem, framing the wider strategic payoff of the battle.

Senior commander of the Australian Light Horse, overseeing operations during the Palestine campaign. His presence anchors the leadership of the Australian force within the broader Allied strategy. The film situates him as part of the decision-making chain leading to Beersheba and beyond.