Second Battle of Gaza

When

17 Apr 1917 – 19 Apr 1917

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.05° N, 35.29° E

Location

Gaza, southern Palestine

Outcome

Ottoman victory

Belligerents

Ottoman Empire, German Empire (military commanders & air force) vs British Empire, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1917 Ottoman victory during World War I

The Second Battle of Gaza was fought on 17–19 April 1917, following the defeat of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) at the First Battle of Gaza in March, during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War. Gaza was defended by the strongly entrenched Ottoman Army garrison, which had been reinforced after the first battle by substantial forces.

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