General Edmund Allenby, the commander of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, made a triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on foot, a deliberate show of humility and respect for the city's sacred history. His men had fought bravely to take the city from the Ottomans, and now, with martial law declared, Allenby aimed to maintain order and stability in this ancient, strife-torn city. The fall of Jerusalem marked a significant milestone in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, demonstrating the allies' growing momentum against the Central Powers.