The Jewish Legion during the First World War
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The Jewish Legion during the First World War

  1. 306 pages
  2. English
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The Jewish Legion during the First World War

About this book

In the autumn of 1917, the British government established three batallions of infantry, for the reception of non-nationalized Russian Jews. Known colloquially as the Jewish Legion, the batallions served in Egypt and Palestine, before their eventual disbandment in the late spring of 1921. By drawing on the testimonies of over 600 veterans, this unique unit is analyzed from within its political and social context, thus providing fresh insights into Anglo-Jewish relations during the early twentieth century.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. List of Illustrations
  4. List of Maps
  5. List of Tables
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. List of Abbreviations
  8. Brief Biographies
  9. 1 Introduction: a Matter of Record
  10. 2 The Zion Mule Corps
  11. 3 The Founding of the Legion: Part One
  12. 4 The Founding of the Legion: Part Two
  13. 5 Raising the Battalions: Great Britain
  14. 6 Raising the Battalions: the United States
  15. 7 Preparation and Prejudice
  16. 8 The Legion at War
  17. 9 Disturbance and Decline
  18. 10 Conclusions: Legacy of the Legion
  19. Appendix I: Strength Returns March 1918–May 1921
  20. Appendix II: Maps
  21. Notes
  22. Bibliography
  23. Index

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Information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Year
2004
Topic
History
Print ISBN
9781403939210
Subtopic
British History
eBook ISBN
9780230514546
Index
History

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