""How Jerusalem Was Won"" is a historical account written by W.T. Massey detailing the events leading up to the capture of Jerusalem by British forces during World War I. The book covers the political and military strategies employed by the British, as well as the challenges they faced in their mission to take control of the Holy City. Massey provides a detailed analysis of the key players involved, including General Allenby, and describes the battles and skirmishes that took place leading up to the eventual victory. The ...
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""How Jerusalem Was Won"" is a historical account written by W.T. Massey detailing the events leading up to the capture of Jerusalem by British forces during World War I. The book covers the political and military strategies employed by the British, as well as the challenges they faced in their mission to take control of the Holy City. Massey provides a detailed analysis of the key players involved, including General Allenby, and describes the battles and skirmishes that took place leading up to the eventual victory. The book also delves into the cultural and religious significance of Jerusalem, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the region. Overall, ""How Jerusalem Was Won"" is an informative and engaging read that sheds light on a pivotal moment in history.It was a hot bright afternoon. The dispositions having been made, the Bucks Hussars and Dorset Yeomanry got out of the wadi and commenced their mounted attack, the Berks battery in the meantime having registered on certain points. The Bucks Hussars, in column of squadrons extended to four yards interval, advanced at a trot from the wadi, which was 3000 yards distant from the ridge which was their objective. Two machine guns were attached to the Bucks and two to the Dorsets, and the other guns under Captain Patron were mounted in a position which that officer had chosen in the wadi El Ghor from which they could bring to bear a heavy fire almost up to the moment the Bucks should be on the ridge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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