Allenby
Edmund Henry Hyn·man [hin-muhn], /ˈhɪn mən/, 1st Viscount, 1861–1936, British field marshal: commander of British forces in Egypt in World War I and conqueror of Jerusalem (1917).
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How to use Allenby in a sentence
I felt racism on the part of the security at Allenby Bridge.
The Palestinian Artist Trapped in the West Bank: ‘Every Minute, for Me, Was Like a Knife in My Heart.’ | Justin Jones | July 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTStanding beside Allenby, he felt very tall, although he was only of average height.
What Rough Beast? | Jefferson HigheSome said that we were to break through and establish connection with General Allenby's forces in Palestine.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit RooseveltIn the early hours of the 25th the retreat was continued, again covered skilfully by Allenby's cavalry.
1914 | John French, Viscount of YpresOrders were at once sent to Allenby to make such dispositions as would effectually cover our rear and western flank.
1914 | John French, Viscount of Ypres
The most critical fighting of the day in this part of the line was at Messines, on Allenby's right.
1914 | John French, Viscount of Ypres
British Dictionary definitions for Allenby
/ (ˈælənbɪ) /
Edmund Henry Hynman, 1st Viscount. 1861–1936, British field marshal who captured Palestine and Syria from the Turks in 1918; high commissioner in Egypt (1919–25)
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