Second Battle of Gaza (1917)

Second Battle of Gaza (Allied Powers: & and Empire vs Central Powers:) took place in 1917 during Middle Eastern Theater of World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1917
• Date: 17 April 1917
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Middle Eastern Theater of World War I
• Side A: Allied Powers:, and Empire
• Side B: Central Powers:
• Commanders (A): Archibald Murray, Charles Dobell
• Commanders (B): Friedrich von Kressenstein, Ahmed Djemal, / Rafael de Nogales
• Casualties: 2,043 killed or missing 272 captured 4,359 wounded Total: 6,716 casualties Equipment losses: 3 tanks destroyed (Allied Powers: & and Empire), 329–649 killed or missing 200 captured 1,337–1,364 wounded Total: 1,866–2,213 casualties (Central Powers:)
• Outcome: Central Powers victory
• Coordinates: 31.489°, 34.474°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Second Battle of Gaza · Wikidata entry