The pursuit to Damascus began with the 4th Cavalry Division advance east via Irbid to Deraa which was captured by Sherifial forces on 27 September , and continued with the cavalry 's right flank covered by Sherifial forces , north to Damascus away .
The pursuit to Damascus began on 26 September when the 4th Cavalry Division advanced east via Irbid to Deraa which was captured by Sherifial forces on 27 September . 
 Their pursuit continued with the cavalry 's right flank covered by Sherifial forces , north to Damascus away .