2 apr 1918 anni - Arabs capture Jardunah

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To the south, Jafar Pasha al-Askari led the Sharifian Regular Army of around 4,000 men in an offensive in the vicinity of Ma’an. The original plan had been to cut the line to the north and south of this major action. But senior officers within the Arab Army, including Nuri as-Sa’id were confident that they could take the town of Ma’an in a concerted campaign. An initial attack on the station complex at Jardunah was a success despite the fact that the position was heavily entrenched. When the attack had stalled, Jafar Pasha al-Askari unleashed his violent temper and a torrent of abuse that spurred his men on. The Arab regulars stormed the trenches and took the surrender of around 200 Turkish soldiers. Ablaze p68

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