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The Capture of Damascus occurred on 1 October 1918.
Background
On 24 September, Allenby received a communication from Sir Henry Wilson (CIGS):
Your success being so complete, I should like you to consider the possibility of a cavalry raid on ALEPPO, to be supported by infantry or not as the situation developed and as opportunities offered.
The War Cabinet was prepared to take full responsibility for any "risks involved," but Allenby hesitated as Aleppo was about 300 miles (480 km) from Nazareth and informed Wilson that such a raid did not seem feasible unless supported by large–scale military and naval operations at Alexandretta. Allenby envisaged his next advance would be to the Damascus–Beirut line.
References
- Wilson to Allenby received 24 September 1918 in Woodward p. 203
- Wilson to Allenby, received 24 September and Allenby to Wilson, 25 September 1918 in Woodward pp. 203–4