Third Battle of Gaza

When

1 Nov 1917 – 2 Nov 1917

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.05° N, 35.29° E

Location

Gaza, southern Palestine

Outcome

Allied victory Ottoman garrison abandons Gaza on 7 November as a result of fighting during the Battle of Tel el Khuweilfe and the Battle of Hareira and Sheria

Belligerents

Ottoman Empire, Germany (military commanders & air force) vs British Empire, Australia, New Zealand, India, United Kingdom, France Italy, Arab Revolt

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

1917 World War I battle

The Third Battle of Gaza was fought on the night of 1–2 November 1917 between British and Ottoman forces during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I and came after the British Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) victory at the Battle of Beersheba had ended the Stalemate in Southern Palestine.

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