How Jerusalem Was Won Being the Record of Allenby's Campaign in Palestine

"How Jerusalem Was Won" by W. T. Massey is a historical record from the time of World War I that narrates General Allenby's military campaign to seize Jerusalem from Turkish forces. The book emphasizes the strategies used and the key role the Holy City played in the larger war. Massey sets the scene by explaining Palestine’s past as a site of numerous battles across history, the importance of Jerusalem, and how it fits into World War I, covering essential factors like planning, soldier well-being, and the difficulties of combat. There is focus on General Allenby and his team's careful preparation to defeat the Turkish army while protecting Jerusalem, illustrating the respect and bravery of the British soldiers.