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What city did Allenby's forces capture in December 1917?

  • Istanbul

  • Baghdad

  • Jerusalem

  • Cairo

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Jerusalem, the sacred city, fell to General Allenby's forces in December 1917, marking a significant turning point in the Middle Eastern campaign of World War I. This strategic victory for the British Empire shifted the balance of power in the region and played a crucial role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East following the war.
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