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Battle of Beersheba
1917 • Negev Kavallerie-Op.
Historical Overview
Famous for the mounted charge of the Australian Light Horse.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
British & ANZAC
- Commander: Harry Chauvel
- Strength: ca. 40.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.200
Ottoman Empire
- Commander: Ismet Pascha
- Strength: ca. 4.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.500
Strategic Context
Flanking maneuver to bypass the fortified Gaza line.
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