27 October 1917
Battle of Beersheba
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Beersheba in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
The Australian Light Horse charge helps secure Beersheba during Allenby's offensive.
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
The capture of Beersheba breaks the Gaza deadlock and turns the Ottoman flank.
Uses a wide desert manoeuvre to outflank the heavily defended Gaza position.
Launches the main offensive against Beersheba after misleading Ottoman defenders near Gaza.
Employs British Empire mounted forces effectively in the attack on Beersheba.
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
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