Henry "Harry" Langtip

In any historical investigation, often the best evidence comes from eye-witnesses. "Harry" Langtip is one example. He was at the battle of Beersheba, and was also a meticulous diary-keeper.

Think and write

As you examine the sources below, consider the following questions.

• What kind of soldier was Harry?
• What happened in the days leading up to the attack on 31 October?
• What details seem most noteworthy to Harry?

Enlistment record	Diary
Diary transcription	News article

Discuss

• What were some of the issues you encountered which each source?
• Why might the diary still be useful even though the typescript makes reading Harry's words easier?

Create

Make a brief timeline of the events of October leading up to the attack. It will be helpful to refer to this and expand on it as you learn more.

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