An incredible story of how a small cavalry force from India took possession of a strategically important town, Haifa in the final stages of the First World War.
This victory ensured a regular supply line for the Entente forces in the Palestine and completely broke the Ottoman resistance forcing them to sign the armistice.
Sources:
History of the 15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade- Archives of British Library
Indian Heroism in Israel- Ravi Kumar
Forgotten tales of valour and courage: Chivalry and courage at the Battle for Haifa- An article in The Economic Times by Col (Dr) Divakaran Padma Kumar Pillay
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