October 1917
Gaza Strategic Feint
Plans a feint toward Gaza while preparing the main attack against Beersheba.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Gaza in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Plans a feint toward Gaza while preparing the main attack against Beersheba.
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Captures Gaza
Beersheba's capture forces Ottoman troops to retreat from the Gaza position.
Begins the Third Battle of Gaza after the success at Beersheba.
Occupies Gaza
Enters Gaza after Ottoman forces abandon the position.
Gaza falls to the British forces
Supports continuing Royal Air Force humanitarian airdrops delivering food and supplies for civilians in Gaza.
Supports delivery of UK-funded shelter supplies through the temporary maritime pier serving Gaza.
Provenance
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