What valley did Allenby's forces occupy in 1918?
Nile Valley
Jordan Valley
Death Valley
Silicon Valley
Answer
In 1918, the Jordan Valley was occupied by Allenby's forces as part of the British offensive against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The valley's strategic location made it a crucial objective, as it provided access to the Jordan River crossings and the interior of Palestine. The capture of the Jordan Valley was a key step in the British victory in the Middle Eastern theatre of the war.
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