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The narrative centers on the strategic importance of the Suez Canal during World War I, highlighting Britain's urgent efforts to maintain control over this vital route connecting to its eastern colonies. The conflict escalates when Turkey, aligned with Germany, attacks the canal, prompting Britain to declare war and launch an offensive against Ottoman forces. With support from Arab groups, British troops advance through Palestine, Jordan, and Syria, ultimately leading to Turkey's defeat in October 1918.
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Armageddon, 1918, Cyril Falls
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Armageddon, 1918
- Subtitle
- The Final Palestinian Campaign of World War I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cyril Falls
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780812218619
- Category
- History
- Description
- The narrative centers on the strategic importance of the Suez Canal during World War I, highlighting Britain's urgent efforts to maintain control over this vital route connecting to its eastern colonies. The conflict escalates when Turkey, aligned with Germany, attacks the canal, prompting Britain to declare war and launch an offensive against Ottoman forces. With support from Arab groups, British troops advance through Palestine, Jordan, and Syria, ultimately leading to Turkey's defeat in October 1918.