feb 18, 1917 - Asir captures Luhayyah
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he was encouraged to venture into areas far beyond his stronghold and theborders of Asir like Luḥayyah. Al-Idrisi would capture the port only following the Turks’ retreat on 18 February 1917, as the town came under heavy
bombardment from sea by the British Royal Navy and land by his supporters
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Date:
feb 18, 1917
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~ 108 years ago