In 1917 the Egypt Expeditionary Force led by General Edmund Allenby conquered Southern Palestine, Jerusalem and later in 1918 Northern Palestine. In this episode, Professor Matthew Hughes tells us about the British army in Palestine, its strategies against the Ottomans and tells us more about Allenby himself. The conquest of Palestine and Jerusalem occurred as part of the First World War, however as many previous guests have pointed out the British had already plans set in motion for one day securing the region in one way or another. 1917 proved to be a crucial year in the long history of Jerusalem as Ottoman rule ended the British established their own rule which dramatically changed the fabric of the city.

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