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Attack on the Suez Canal


Battle Name : Attack on the Suez Canal

Date(s) : 14 January 1915 - 03 February 1915

Part of : First World War , The Palestine & Sinai Front ,

Outcome : A victory for British & Allied Forces over Turkish Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A Turkish force under Djemal Pasha moved against the British-held Suez Canal but the defenders broke up the attacks made in pontoon boats and the Turks withdrew

Casualty figures

Turkish Forces

Number engaged :
n/a

Casualties :
2,000

British & Allied Forces

Number engaged :
n/a

Casualties :
n/a