Rafa Encirclement Directed
Chauvel directs the mounted encirclement and assault on the Ottoman position at Rafa.
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1917 in Australia
Explore 14 historical events and records for Australia in 1917.
Historical records for Australia in 1917
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January
March
First Gaza Mounted Envelopment
Chauvel's mounted division moves around Gaza during the first Allied attack on the city.
April
First Bullecourt Attack Directed
Holmes's 4th Australian Division attacks the Hindenburg Line at First Bullecourt.
Second Gaza Mounted Operations Directed
Chauvel directs mounted operations during the unsuccessful Second Battle of Gaza.
May
Sixth Brigade Fights at Second Bullecourt
Gellibrand's 6th Australian Brigade fights during the opening of Second Bullecourt.
June
Oosttaverne Line Reinforced
Holmes's 4th Australian Division reinforces the final objective beyond Messines Ridge.
Third Australian Division Attacks at Messines
Monash's 3rd Australian Division advances on the southern part of the Messines battlefield.
August
Desert Mounted Corps Command Assumed
Chauvel becomes commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, which includes Australian and New Zealand mounted troops.
September
Battle of Polygon Wood
Monash commands Australian troops near Ypres.
October
Third Division Advances at Broodseinde
Monash's 3rd Australian Division advances with other ANZAC formations during the Broodseinde attack.
Beersheba Mounted Attack Ordered
Chauvel orders mounted forces to secure Beersheba before darkness threatens the water supply.
Fourth Light Horse Brigade Charges Beersheba
Grant leads the 4th Light Horse Brigade in the mounted charge that breaks into Beersheba.
November
Mounted Pursuit after Gaza Withdrawal
Chauvel drives mounted formations forward after Ottoman forces abandon Gaza.
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