 Complete the following phrase:  On 27 November the weak 400 strong battalion distinguished itself at Wilhelma, decisively repulsing three attacks made by 3000 Turks with ample artillery support. When the battalions flanks were threatened, the CO ordered counter-attacks by two platoons on each flank to restore the position. The action protected the vital JaffaJerusalem road, the main supply route for the British force advancing to 