Lives of the First World War

grave stones jerusalem

records of charles bridger

A battle took place on 21st november 1917, which is the day Charles is recorded as killed in action. The Battle of Nebi Samwil, (17–24 November 1917), was fought during the decisive British Empire victory at the Battle of Jerusalem between the forces of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force and the Ottoman Empire's Yildirim Army Group during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, in the First World War. The Battle of Jerusalem began two days after the end of the decisive EEF victory at the Battle of Mughar Ridge which occurred after the EEF defeated the Ottoman Army at the decisive victory at the Battle of Beersheba and Third Battle of Gaza. The battle of Nebi Samwil, was the first attempt by the forces of the British Empire to capture Jerusalem. The village of Nebi Samwil also known as the "Tomb of Samuel" was part of the Ottoman defences in front of Jerusalem and its capture was considered vital, to the eventual capture of the city. The British attacking force consisted of three divisions, t