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Battle of Jerusalem
1917 • Palästina Entscheidung
Historical Overview
General Allenby's entry into the holy city; major loss of prestige for Turks.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory.
British Empire
- Commander: Edmund Allenby
- Strength: ca. 60.000
- Casualties: ca. 18.000
Ottomans & Ger.
- Commander: Erich von Falkenhayn
- Strength: ca. 25.000
- Casualties: ca. 25.000
Strategic Context
Symbolic and strategic weakening of Ottoman influence.
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