The reading of an Allied Proclamation from the steps at the base of the Tower of David, placing ...

Accession Number A03993
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made Ottoman Empire: Palestine, Jerusalem
Date made 11 December 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

The reading of an Allied Proclamation from the steps at the base of the Tower of David, placing the city under martial law. Allied Commander General Allenby is in the centre with French Contingent Commander Colonel Piepape on his right and Commodore da Agostino on his left, General Chetwode is extreme right and General Bulfin next to the officer reading the Proclamation.

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