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How Jerusalem Was Won / Being the Record of Allenby's Campaign in Palestine

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The account chronicles the British campaign in Palestine, tracing planning, logistics, and training through the assaults on Gaza and the victory at Beersheba, mounted charges and advances into the Judean hills, and the capture and occupation of Jerusalem. It details engineering works, railways, roads, water supply, civil administration after the fighting, and the role of air and cavalry operations, and includes maps, illustrations, appendices, and battlefield descriptions to explain how military manoeuvre and support services secured and held the Holy City.

About the Author

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W. T. Massey

W. T. Massey is an author known for his work on military history, particularly his detailed account of World War I campaigns. His notable book, "How Jerusalem Was Won / Being the Record of Allenby's Campaign in Palestine," provides a comprehensive narrative of the British military operations that led to the capture of Jerusalem in 1917. Through his writing, Massey contributes to the understanding of the strategic and historical significance of this pivotal event in the context of the war.

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