The fall of the city into British hands resonated widely in both military and symbolic terms. This development was an important stage in the decline of the Ottoman position in the Middle East and influenced debates regarding the postwar future of the region.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Fall of Jerusalem?
- In 1917, during the First World War, British forces captured Jerusalem as a result of their advance on the Palestine front, and the city passed out of Ottoman control.
- When did Fall of Jerusalem happen?
- 1917 CE
- Where did Fall of Jerusalem take place?
- Kudüs