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Allenby ends the first attempt to capture Jerusalem. The Turks have held the city, although the front line has moved ten miles, and the nearest British troops are now at Nebi Samwil, five miles to the north west of Jerusalem.
Over the next two weeks the Turks waste many troops in a series of counterattacks, and when the British attack again the city falls easily (7-9 December).
Delaware class dreadnaught USS Delaware (DD-28) sets sail from US heading for Scapa Flow to join the American 6th Battle Squadron of the British Grand Fleet