Allenby

[ al-uhn-bee ]

noun

1. Edmund Henry Hyn·man [hin, -m, uh, n], 1st Viscount, 1861–1936, British field marshal: commander of British forces in Egypt in World War I and conqueror of Jerusalem (1917).

Allenby

/ ˈælənbɪ /

noun

1. AllenbyEdmund Henry Hynman, 1st Viscount Allenby18611936MBritishMILITARY: general Edmund Henry Hynman , 1st Viscount. 1861–1936, British field marshal who captured Palestine and Syria from the Turks in 1918; high commissioner in Egypt (1919–25)

Example Sentences

I felt racism on the part of the security at Allenby Bridge.

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Standing beside Allenby, he felt very tall, although he was only of average height.

From Project Gutenberg

Some said that we were to break through and establish connection with General Allenby's forces in Palestine.

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In the early hours of the 25th the retreat was continued, again covered skilfully by Allenby's cavalry.

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Orders were at once sent to Allenby to make such dispositions as would effectually cover our rear and western flank.

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The most critical fighting of the day in this part of the line was at Messines, on Allenby's right.

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