Charge at Kaukab [SEP] point in time
Charge at Kaukab
The Charge at Kaukab took place on 30 September 1918 about south of Damascus during the pursuit by Desert Mounted Corps following the decisive Egyptian Expeditionary Force victory at the Battle of Megiddo and the Battle of Jisr Benat Yakub during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I. As the Australian Mounted Division rode along the main road north, which connects the Galilee with Damascus via Quneitra, units of the division charged a Turkish rearguard position located across the main road on the ridge at Kaukab.
Following the victories at
WWI:
- Battle of St Quentin Canal begins; Allied forces advance towards the Hindenburg Line.
- Bulgaria requests an armistice.
- September 30 – WWI:
- The Charge at Kaukab is begun by units of the Australian Mounted Division.
- The Charge at Kiswe is begun by 4th Cavalry Division, continuing the Desert Mounted Corps' advance to Damascus.
Events October.
- October 1 – WWI: The Desert Mounted Corps captures Damascus.
- October 2 – WWI: The Charge at Khan