British operations in Sinai (may 16, 1916 – may 31, 1916)
Description:
But constant patrolling and reconnaissance were carried out from Romani to Ogratina, to Bir el Abd and on 16 May to Bir Bayud, 19 miles (31 km) south-east of Romani, on 31 May to Bir Salmana 22 miles (35 km) east north-east of Romani by the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade, when they covered 100 kilometres (62 mi) in 36 hours.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 16, 1916
may 31, 1916
~ 15 days