Video - Haifa Day: The Brave Jodhpur Lancers in WWI

The Jodhpur Lancers, a distinguished cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army, played a pivotal role in the Battle of Haifa on September 23, 1918, during World War I. Led by Major Thakur Dalpat Singh Shekhawat, they executed a daring cavalry charge against Ottoman and German forces, overcoming heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to capture the strategically vital city. This victory secured Haifa's port for the Allied forces, aiding further operations in the region. The Battle of Haifa is commemorated annually on Haifa Day, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the Jodhpur Lancers and other Indian soldiers.