Battle of Megiddo (1918) - Aftermath

Aftermath

"The Battle of the Nablus Plain ranks with Ludendorff's Black Days of the German Army in the effect that it had on the consciousness of the Turkish General Staff. It was now apparent to all but the most diehard nationalists that the Turks were finished in the war. In spite of the great victories in Armenia and in Azerbaijan, Turkey was now in an indefensible condition, which could not be remedied with the resources on hand. It was also apparent that the disintegration of the Bulgarian Army at Salonika and the dissolution of the Austro–Hungarian Army spelled disaster and defeat for the Central Powers. From now until the Armistice, the focus of the Turkish strategy would be to retain as much Ottoman territory as possible."

The successful action at Megiddo resulted in the Megiddo battle honour being awarded to units of the British and Dominion and Empire forces participating in the battle. Two subsidiary battle honours, for the battles of Sharon and Nablus were also awarded.

The Bahá'í Faith in 1918 and today has its administrative and spiritual centre in the environs of Haifa. As a direct result of the events of the battle, the leader of the Bahá'í Faith at the time was rescued after death threats were made against him in case the Ottoman side was to lose. In addition, because of `Abdu'l-Bahá's preparations against famine by social chaos caused by war, and his generosity in sharing food stores built up, he was knighted by the British Empire, though it was a title he never used. In addition to the practical implications, the Bahá'ís believe the battle was one way the prophecies of the Battle of Armageddon were accomplished.