26 December 1917

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Defence of Jerusalem

On the night of 26-27 December the Turks launch a counterattack towards Jerusalem, aiming at the hill of Tel el Ful, three miles to the north of the city. The British are aware of their plans and modify their own plans for an attack in responce. The Turkish attack makes no progress.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 26 December 1917 , https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1917_12_26.html

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