The Australian Light Horse cavalry was raised to fight during the Boer War and the First World War. Generally fighting as dragoons (i.e. as infantry who used horses for transportation, but dismounted to fight), the regiments occupy a special place in Australia's military lore.
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- Australian Light Horse Association Historical information on regiments, battles, enlisted men, officers, and museums.
- Victoria's Light Horse Regiments Photographs and commentary on the state's contribution to the Australian Light Horse.
- Wikipedia: Light Horse Open enclyclopaedia article on the history and organization of the Australian cavalry regiments.
- 3rd Brigade of Light Horse Images National Library of Australia's collection of photographs by Signaller James P Campbell of the Australian Light Horse, during the First World War.
- Kangaroo Feathers Australian War Memorial encyclopaedia article on the distinctive Light Horse plume.
- Australian Light Horse Studies Centre Chronicles the early twentieth century history of the mounted troops
- Alexander Wilson, Lighthorseman Tribute site for the Australian mounted soldier