Making of the Modern World- Beersheba

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  • Late Afternoon

    The Anzac Mounted Division captured eastern defenses, paving the way for the decisive charge.

  • 4:30 PM

    The Australian 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments launched their famous mounted charge, surprising Ottoman forces.

  • 5:30

    The town of Beersheba fell to Allied forces, securing vital water supplies and breaking the Ottoman defensive line.

  • The Battle of Beersheba

    The British Empire's Egyptian Expeditionary Force aimed to break the Ottoman defensive line stretching from Gaza to Beersheba. Previous attempts to capture Gaza had failed, so Beersheba became the focus due to its strategic importance and vital water resources.
    The battle featured one of the last great cavalry charges in history, led by the Australian Light Horse Brigade. Their success not only secured Beersheba but also marked the beginning of the end for Ottoman control in the region.

  • Dawn

    The British XX Corps began their attack on Beersheba's southwestern defenses.