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Third Battle of Gaza
1917 • Palästina Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
British Army breakthrough of the Ottoman front line.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
British Empire
- Commander: Edmund Allenby
- Strength: ca. 88.000
- Casualties: ca. 18.000
Ottomans & Ger.
- Commander: Friedrich Kreß v. Kressenstein
- Strength: ca. 35.000
- Casualties: ca. 12.000
Strategic Context
Opening the way for the capture of Jerusalem.
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