British Empire troops enter the Ottoman-controlled city of Damascus in Syria.
Battle of Megiddo
British Empire troops conquer Palestine following the decisive victory at Megiddo (including the Battles of Sharon, Nablus, Nazareth and Haifa).
Capture of Jericho
British Empire troops capture the Ottoman-controlled city of Jericho in Palestine.
Battle of Jaffa
British Empire forces are victorious over the Ottomans at the Battle of Jaffa in Palestine.
Battle of Jerusalem
British Empire forces launch a successful offensive against the Ottomans in Palestine, culminating in General Edmund Allenby’s entry into the city of Jerusalem.
Battle of Mughar Ridge
British Empire troops are victorious over the Ottomans at the Battle of Mughar Ridge in Palestine.
Third Battle of Gaza
The Allies break through the Ottoman lines at the Third Battle of Gaza in Palestine.
Battle of Beersheba
British and Australian troops enjoy further success over the Ottomans at the Battle of Beersheba in Palestine.
Battle of El Buggar Ridge
British and Australian troops are victorious over the Ottomans at the Battle of El Buggar Ridge in Palestine.
Second Battle of Gaza
The Ottomans resist another British attack at the Second Battle of Gaza in Palestine.
First Battle of Gaza
British and Australian troops are defeated by the Ottomans at the First Battle of Gaza in Palestine.
Battle of Rafa
The British drive the Ottomans out of Sinai following the Battle of Rafa.
Battle of Magdhaba
British, Australian and New Zealand forces are victorious at the Battle of Magdhaba in the Sinai peninsula.
Battle of Romani
An Ottoman attack on the British at Romani in the Sinai peninsula fails.
Ottoman attack on Suez Canal
The Ottomans fail to capture the Suez Canal, a British-controlled shipping route linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.