The Advance on Jerusalem - Wadi Ali
Artist
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1920
Mediumetching on paper
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsOverall: Height: 20.1 cm
Plate Size: Width: 35.2 cm
Frame: Height: 38.2 cm, Width: 50.6 cm
Plate Size: Width: 35.2 cm
Frame: Height: 38.2 cm, Width: 50.6 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1959 by Mr H H Kynett.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001913
About MeThe advance on Jerusalen took place in late 1917. A column comprising camels, cavalry and heavy artillery approaches the Wadi Ali gorge near Amwas, about 18 miles from Jerusalem. The arrival of these reinforcments brought the fighting to a close and the city surrendered on 9th December. Two days later, General Allenby famously made his formal entry into Jerusalem on foot, to show his respect for the Holy City.
