General Allenby
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General Edmund Allenby was the commander of the British army fighting against the Turks in Palestine during World War I. Following a protracted struggle in the south of Palestine in 1918, his forces broke through and were able to make rapid progress, reaching Haifa in the north. Having been given special instructions to ensure the safety of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, General Allenby had despatched a small cavalry force to Haifa to locate and protect the home of the Master. The General himself went to meet 'Abdu'l-Bahá, who told him that He had enough food for the British army. The General sent a telegram to London, stating: "Have today taken Palestine. Notify world Abdu'l-Baha safe."
See also The Servant the General and Armageddon
