Sixth Army
The British 1st & 3rd Armies attack the German 6th Army, British tactical victory
Role range: 1914-1918
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Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby through 142 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
142Distinct records
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1917–1917Years on this page
1917
Third Army
Leads the 3rd Army into battle, the battle results in a stalemate
Role range: 1914-1918
Arras Exploitation Failure
Third Army fails to fully exploit its initial breakthrough at Arras.
Role range: 1914-1918
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Assumes command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Role range: 1914-1918
EEF Command Appointment
Takes command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in June 1917.
Role range: 1914-1918
Third Army Replacement
Is replaced in command of Third Army before transferring to the Middle East.
Role range: 1914-1918
Rebellion of to support Arab
Grants Lawrence a 200,000 pound monthly subsidy to support Arab rebellion against the Turks
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Beersheba
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Role range: 1914-1918
Invasion of Gaza
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Role range: 1914-1918
Australian Light Horse Charge
The Australian Light Horse charge helps secure Beersheba during Allenby's offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918
Beersheba Breakthrough
The capture of Beersheba breaks the Gaza deadlock and turns the Ottoman flank.
Role range: 1914-1918
Beersheba Desert Manoeuvre
Uses a wide desert manoeuvre to outflank the heavily defended Gaza position.
Role range: 1914-1918
Beersheba Main Attack
Launches the main offensive against Beersheba after misleading Ottoman defenders near Gaza.
Role range: 1914-1918
Beersheba Mounted Assault
Employs British Empire mounted forces effectively in the attack on Beersheba.
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Beersheba
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Beersheba
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
Role range: 1914-1918
Gaza Strategic Feint
Plans a feint toward Gaza while preparing the main attack against Beersheba.
Role range: 1914-1918
Third Gaza Offensive
Begins the Third Battle of Gaza after the success at Beersheba.
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Gaza
Occupies Gaza
Role range: 1914-1918
Gaza Entry
Enters Gaza after Ottoman forces abandon the position.
Role range: 1914-1918
Jerusalem Operations Renewed
Renews operations toward Jerusalem after the Gaza-Beersheba victories.
Role range: 1914-1918
Siege of Jerusalem
Resumes operations against Jerusalem
Role range: 1914-1918
Gaza Ottoman Retreat
Beersheba's capture forces Ottoman troops to retreat from the Gaza position.
Role range: 1914-1918
Road to Jerusalem
The Gaza victory opens the road for the British advance toward Jerusalem.
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Gaza
Captures Gaza
Role range: 1914-1918
Jerusalem Captured
Commands the campaign that captures Jerusalem in December 1917.
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Jerusalem
Captures Jerusalem
Role range: 1914-1918
Jerusalem Formal Entry
Makes his formal entry into Jerusalem on foot.
Role range: 1914-1918
Jerusalem Notables
Receives Jerusalem's notables following the city's capture.
Role range: 1914-1918
Siege of Jerusalem
Enters Jerusalem
Role range: 1914-1918
Arab Revolt Support
Increases British support for T E Lawrence and the Arab Revolt.
Role range: 1914-1918
EEF Discipline
Strengthens discipline within the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
Role range: 1914-1918
EEF Efficiency
Works to improve the efficiency of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
Role range: 1914-1918
EEF Reorganisation
Reorganises the Egyptian Expeditionary Force after taking command.
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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