Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby27 October 1917
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
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An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
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