Battle of Wadi Musa
Part ofArab Revolt of theMiddle 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
Auda Abu Tayi Mawlud Mukhlis	Djemal Pasha
Strength
700 men	Large Infantry formation 3 biplanes
Casualties and losses
Unknown	400 killed 300 captured

TheBattle of Wadi Musa was fought between theArab Army and theOttoman Empire during theArab Revolt of 1916–1918.

The battle began when GeneralDjemal Pasha ordered his forces to secure theHejaz Railway by "any and all means necessary". TheOttoman Army atMa'an was sent to deal with the NorthArab Army.^[1] The Ottomans were ambushed by 700Arab troops, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing 300 men. The remaining Ottoman forces retreated, leaving the railway uncaptured. After the battle, the Arabs rode further north to chase the retreating Turkish forces.

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