Battle of Wadi Musa

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Battle of Wadi Musa
Part of Arab Revolt of the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I
Date October 23, 1917 Location Wadi Musa, Jordan Result Arab Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Hejaz	Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mawlud Mukhlis	Djemal Pasha
Strength
~700	Large Infantry formation supported by 3 biplanes
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Wadi Musa was a battle fought between the Arab Army and the Ottoman Empire during the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918.

The battle began when General Djemal Pasha ordered his forces to secure the Hejaz Railway by "any and all means". The Ottoman Army at Ma'an was sent to deal with the North Arab Army. The Ottomans were ambushed by 700 Arab troops, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing 300 men. The remaining Ottoman forces retreated, leaving the railway uncaptured.

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• History of the Syrian Arab Army
• The Arab Revolt 1916-18, Lawrence sets Arabia ablaze