PM Modi pays tribute to Indian WW I heroes at Haifa
July 06, 2017  13:48
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Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War in 1918 while protecting Haifa from the powerful forces of the Ottoman Empire.

The Battle of Haifa was fought on September 23, 1918 and every year on this date the Indian Army celebrates Haifa Day to pay respect to the martyred Indian soldiers. 

Battle of Haifa is considered to be one of the most bravely-contested battles of World War I.
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