Second Battle of Gaza (1917 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1917 AD
Date: 1917-04-19
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: approx. 2,043 killed or missing 272 captured 4,359 wounded Total: 6,716 casualties Equipment losses: 3 tanks destroyed329–649 killed or missing 200 captured 1,337–1,364 wounded Total: 1,866–2,213 casualties
Outcome: Central Powers victory
Coordinates: 31.489°, 34.474°