Comments on Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]TypePad2006-03-03T05:49:24ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2006/03/photo_friday_vo/comments/atom.xml/Don Pedler commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e60891a94970c2011-04-11T04:42:02Z2011-04-11T04:42:02ZDon PedlerI found you site while searching for illustrations of the Wells of Beersheba to supplement a photo I have, This...<p>I found you site while searching for illustrations of the Wells of Beersheba to supplement a photo I have, This is inscribed Wells Beersheba on the reverse. Here is a link to the photo and additional coments posted.<br />
http://desert-column.phpbb3now.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=699 <br />
The site is the Desert Column covering Australian Mounted Units from our early days and which can be found by googling Desert Column Website.<br />
My Uncle served with the Australian Camel Corps through the Senussi campaign and with the 3rd Light Horse thereafter until the battle of Rafa where was concussed by gunfire and left in the desert for days.<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
Don W Pedler<br />
</p>Headstones commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef011571c796d1970b2009-07-06T10:53:52Z2009-07-06T10:53:52ZHeadstoneshttp://www.headstones.co.uk/I am glad to hear that people still remember and take the effort to remind everybody else have why these...<p>I am glad to hear that people still remember and take the effort to remind everybody else have why these headstones still here, and the reasons they died for.</p>kenneth george dunstan commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505271a888342008-01-28T22:03:35Z2008-02-14T04:53:45Zkenneth george dunstanDavid I am researching a soldier who is buried in the cemetary at Gaza - Lance Corporal 330435 Edward Plumridge...<p>David<br />
I am researching a soldier who is buried in the cemetary at Gaza - Lance Corporal 330435 Edward Plumridge of 8th Battalion Hampshire Regiment who died on 19 April 1917, Grave reference XXI.G.6<br />
Do you know of any way I could obtain a picture of the gravestone?</p>
<p>Ken</p>Keith Watts Fox commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e550526d6e88342007-10-11T02:12:25Z2008-02-14T04:53:03ZKeith Watts FoxDavid...thank you for your insight on the history of that struggle, and the photos of the cemetery. One of my...<p>David...thank you for your insight on the history of that struggle, and the photos of the cemetery. One of my British ancestors fought and died at the battle of Beersheba, and is buried there. I have always wanted to visit his grave, and have wondered what it looked like. Do you know of any way I might obtain more information from that cemetery? Keith </p>diana commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ec05d88332006-10-08T15:29:13Z2008-02-14T04:47:00ZdianaWhat a great story. Australian Lt. General Sir John Monash, who ended the European slaughter with some intelligent tactics, was...<p>What a great story. Australian Lt. General Sir John Monash, who ended the European slaughter with some intelligent tactics, was Jewish. It's ironic that the University which bears his name is now the site of anti-Israel histrionics.</p>Captain Joel Turner commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e550523aaf88342006-05-07T13:11:38Z2008-02-14T04:44:16ZCaptain Joel TurnerHi David, I came across this page while researching the Battle of Beer Sheva in preparation for a tour of...<p>Hi David,<br />
I came across this page while researching the Battle of Beer Sheva in preparation for a tour of the city by Australian Army service personnel currently posted to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai.<br />
I intend to take the Australian contingent to the site in early June and conduct a tour of the area, and was hoping you could put me in touch with the friend of yours who works on the British War Memorial Project?<br />
I have a contact in Beer Sheva however I think we may have a problem with the language barrier. This is an important event in our history and I want to make sure my soldiers understand the significance of the town to both Australians and Israelis.<br />
Please let me know if you can advise of a contact in the town that may be able to assist with a tour.<br />
Kind regards.</p>Alan commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea79b88332006-03-05T15:50:37Z2008-02-14T04:42:51ZAlanHi David. I haven't posted in ages, but I have been following from afar. I suggest reading "A Peace to...<p>Hi David. I haven't posted in ages, but I have been following from afar. I suggest reading "A Peace to End All Peace". It looks at the events that helped shaped the modern Middle East, starting from just before WWI.<br />
Will be in Israel next Shabbat!<br />
-Alan</p>Seraphic Secret commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052314388342006-03-05T10:40:17Z2008-02-14T04:42:42ZSeraphic Secrethttp://seraphicpress.comDavid: "The Lighthorsemen" is available on DVD. Interesting little factoid about the production. Simon Wincer and I were working on...<p>David:</p>
<p>"The Lighthorsemen" is available on DVD. Interesting little factoid about the production. Simon Wincer and I were working on a film together and discussing the problems of shooting massed cavalry charges these days--you don't want to hurt horses. Can't use trip wirse like in the old days, etc. Anyway, Simon told me that when he was shooting "The Lighthorsemen," he did not have enough money, and of course not enough horses, and so he had to shoot tight and use a lot of rapid cutting to make the cavalry charge look like there were a lot more horses than there really were in the shots. Simon did a great job. The scenes are just breathtaking. Cinematic magic.</p>treppenwitz commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea69288332006-03-05T10:07:07Z2008-02-14T04:42:36Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comDoctor Bean... Amen. MamaWombat... I agree history has shown that Australia has been forced to pay an extremely high price...<p>Doctor Bean... Amen.</p>
<p>MamaWombat... I agree history has shown that Australia has been forced to pay an extremely high price in blood and young men in many of the 'commonwealth campaigns'. But in fairness, there were plenty of Brits, New Zealanders and even South Africans in that cemetery. There was plenty of death to go around back then.</p>
<p>Lori... Every day I seem to learn something new.</p>
<p>Dave... Without crossing too far over to the political side, I think it's no great secret that Muslims respect only the sanctity of their own holy places.</p>
<p>Zemirah... I am so glad you read this post. I know that there are quite a few Aussies reading treppenwitz, but you are one of the few I know by name. While taking the photographs and while posting them I was hoping you'd drop by and see them.</p>
<p>Essie... Yes, quite sad. As one would expect there were also a few unknown soldiers ("Known only to G-d") whose families never even had the closure of knowing the fate of their sons.</p>
<p>Yonah... Yes, I noticed the Moses mistake as well but didn't feel I had the right to edit his writing without doing some long-winded explaining. Glad you enjoyed the story.</p>
<p>Val... thanks.</p>
<p>Wanderer... It just goes to show you that you often don't really know who is your friend and who is your enemy. </p>
<p>Jack... Thanks.</p>
<p>Robert... I'll have to look that up. Do you know if it was released on DVD?</p>
<p>Irina... that makes two of us. Any time I see something new here in Israel I try to write it down and research it when I have a moment. </p>
<p>Sarah... I'm glad you got a chance to read this post. As I said to Zemirah, when I post something of interest to a particular group of readers it is satisfying to know they saw and appreciated it.</p>
<p>Timna... I'm sure there are a ton of facts I don't know about Gush Etzion that will come and bite me one of these days. :-)</p>timna commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052303b88342006-03-05T03:41:16Z2008-02-14T04:42:26Ztimnahttp://gal.typepad.comwow, as someone who lived a decade in Beer Sheva, I feel like I should have known this. Thanks.<p>wow, as someone who lived a decade in Beer Sheva, I feel like I should have known this.<br />
Thanks.<br />
</p>Sarah commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052320588342006-03-04T23:21:10Z2008-02-14T04:42:50ZSarahhttp://sarahsimages.blogspot.comwow, amazing story and, being australian, puts the ANZACS in a new light for me as i had never heard...<p>wow, amazing story and, being australian, puts the ANZACS in a new light for me as i had never heard that story. thank you for sharing.</p>Irina commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea83188332006-03-03T19:02:43Z2008-02-14T04:42:59ZIrinahttp://sicat222.blogspot.comI've heard about the contribution of the Australians, but have never heard about this battle or the details surrounding these...<p>I've heard about the contribution of the Australians, but have never heard about this battle or the details surrounding these events. Thank you.</p>Robert commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505231b888342006-03-03T18:22:40Z2008-02-14T04:42:47ZRoberthttp://seraphicpress.comWonderful post. There's a fine film called: "The Lighthorsemen," directed by an Australian friend of mine named Simon Wincer, that...<p>Wonderful post. There's a fine film called: "The Lighthorsemen," directed by an Australian friend of mine named Simon Wincer, that covers this brave and amazing assault. Highly recommended. Simon also directed the very great mini-series: "Lonesome Dove." Have a lovely and meaningful Shabbos.</p>Jack commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea7de88332006-03-03T16:40:17Z2008-02-14T04:42:55ZJackhttp://wwwjackbenimble.blogspot.com/Very interesting. Have a good Shabbos.<p>Very interesting. Have a good Shabbos.</p>wanderer commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea67f88332006-03-03T16:19:24Z2008-02-14T04:42:35Zwandererhttp://treatmelikeadog.blogspot.comI used to walk by a similar cemetery in Haifa. My grandfather would always point it out to me and...<p>I used to walk by a similar cemetery in Haifa. My grandfather would always point it out to me and tell me about General Allenby and the British (and ANZAC) soldiers who wrestled the land from the Ottoman Turks in World War I.</p>
<p>Thank you for bringing back these memories for me and for reminding us about yet another important chapter in the land's history.</p>
<p>Shabbat shalom.</p>Val commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505230c288342006-03-03T14:58:42Z2008-02-14T04:42:34ZValhttp://bogieval.blogs.com/valcentric/Shabbat Shalom<p>Shabbat Shalom</p>yonah commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505233b488342006-03-03T13:16:35Z2008-02-14T04:43:08ZyonahThank you for this absolutely insightful and charming post. Courageous battles are always intriguing, and those that were part of...<p>Thank you for this absolutely insightful and charming post. Courageous battles are always intriguing, and those that were part of Hashem's plan for Jewish ownership of His land are especially important for people to know. That the leaders of these heroes had their own agenda is less important than their contribution to the big picture.</p>
<p>One small error - Moses never had the chance to enjoy the Beer Sheva wells as the story says, since Moses never entered Israel. The author was probably just using the imagery to offer historical perspective and make it a little more exciting.</p>
<p>Thanks for something educational to share at our Shabbat table!</p>Essie commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea72088332006-03-03T11:32:43Z2008-02-14T04:42:46ZEssieFascinating, as always. So sad for these soldiers and their families. Thank you for sharing. Shabbat Shalom.<p>Fascinating, as always. So sad for these soldiers and their families. Thank you for sharing.<br />
Shabbat Shalom.</p>zemirah commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea6ba88332006-03-03T11:30:49Z2008-02-14T04:42:41Zzemirahhttp://jewishjourney.blospot.comI have to thank you for this inspiring and informative post. We commemorate ANZAC day every year on the 25th...<p>I have to thank you for this inspiring and informative post. We commemorate ANZAC day every year on the 25th of April, but I had never heard of this story. It's the first time in a while I've felt truly proud to be Australian. </p>Dave commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052312c88342006-03-03T10:40:39Z2008-02-14T04:42:41ZDavehttp://balashon.blogspot.comWhile I hate to violate your break from politics this week (probably the least breaky break I've ever seen), there's...<p>While I hate to violate your break from politics this week (probably the least breaky break I've ever seen), there's some to discuss here too. While I've seen pictures in the past of the beautiful Beer Sheva cemetery, there's another one you probably won't be photographing for Photo Friday: the Gaza War Cemetery.</p>
<p>There were recently a number of cases of desecrations of graves there by Palestinians. I found this link, but I know there's more:</p>
<p>http://www.unitedjerusalem.org/index2.asp?id=437201</p>lori commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea90a88332006-03-03T10:01:56Z2008-02-14T04:43:06ZloriFascinating. I had no idea! Interesting that you think you know everything about this small country of ours, but there's...<p>Fascinating. I had no idea! Interesting that you think you know everything about this small country of ours, but there's always a new bit of history waiting to be learned. Thank you.</p>MamaWombat commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea6de88332006-03-03T10:01:00Z2008-02-14T04:42:43ZMamaWombathttp://kishkashta.blogspot.com/Britain always had a knack for sending Australian soldiers to fight for her around the world. And they often suffered...<p>Britain always had a knack for sending Australian soldiers to fight for her around the world. And they often suffered horrific losses. In Be'er Sheva, Gallipoli, Vietnam and so many other battles. Today they continue the fine tradition of fighting for what's right in Afghanistan, Iraq, and recently in East Timor.<br />
Thanks for the lovely post.</p>Doctor Bean commented on 'Photo Friday (Vol. LVIII) [stones edition]'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505233dc88342006-03-03T08:42:03Z2008-02-14T04:43:09ZDoctor Beanhttp://kerckhoff.blogspot.comBeautiful story. I didn't know it. Thank you. May we never lose what these heroes paid with their lives to...<p>Beautiful story. I didn't know it. Thank you. May we never lose what these heroes paid with their lives to win.</p>
<p>Shabbat shalom.</p>