Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby was a British army officer who served during World War I. He is best known for his leadership in the Middle East, particularly for his successful campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. Allenby's most famous achievement was the capture of Jerusalem in 1917. He was known for his strategic and tactical skills, and his leadership played a significant role in the Allied victory in the Middle East. After the war, he served as High Commissioner of Egypt and Sudan, where he worked to stabilize the region and promote British interests. Allenby was highly respected for his military accomplishments and his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.