Military Operations Egypt and Palestine Vol II Part II Official History of the Great War Other Theatres

Captain Cyril Falls

ISBN 10: 1845749502 / ISBN 13: 9781845749507

Published by Naval and Military Press Ltd, GB, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Military Operations Egypt and Palestine Vol II Part II Official History of the Great War Other Theatres
• Publisher: Naval and Military Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845749502
• ISBN 13: 9781845749507
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 539 grams

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Synopsis

Part II of the Official History of The Great War in the Middle East takes the story from May 1918 to the armistice. It begins with a summary of the Arab revolt against the Turks, which involved the exploits of Col. T.E. Lawrence 'of Arabia', and consisted of harassing attacks and sabotage of railways which drew off great numbers of the Turks to the benefit of the EEF. This was important because Allenby was being required to despatch British infantry battalions and Yeomanry regiments to France where the great German spring offensives had been launched in March. Indian battalions were set to replace the British ones, and the ensuing reorganisation of the EEF is described in some detail. The narrative continues with the final offensives - the battles of Megiddo, the operations of the Desert Mounted Corps, Chaytor's Force, the pursuit through Syria and the capture of Damascus. An epilogue discusses the policy of the campaign, the strategy and the tactics. There are numerous appendices whic