Battle of al-Buqai'a

The Battle of al-Buqai'a, fought in 1917 during World War I, was a conflict between British-led Arab forces and the Ottoman Empire in modern-day Jordan. It took place near the village of al-Buqai'a, aiming to weaken Ottoman control in the region. The Arab forces, allied with the British, achieved a strategic victory, disrupting Ottoman supply lines and paving the way for Arab independence efforts. The battle was part of the larger Arab Revolt, which sought to end Ottoman rule and establish Arab sovereignty in the Middle East.