September 19–25, 1918 · Middle East Theater
September 19–25, 1918
British and Empire forces under Allenby shattered the Ottoman army in Palestine. Using cavalry, aircraft, and coordinated infantry in a masterful combined-arms operation, Allenby destroyed three Ottoman armies in a week. Damascus fell on October 1st. T.E. Lawrence and the Arab Revolt rode alongside, entering cities in triumph.
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