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The Jewish Legion during the First World War

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Introduction: a Matter of Record

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 1-19

  3. The Zion Mule Corps

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 20-47

  4. The Founding of the Legion: Part One

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 48-75

  5. The Founding of the Legion: Part Two

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 76-116

  6. Raising the Battalions: Great Britain

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 117-137

  7. Raising the Battalions: the United States

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 138-159

  8. Preparation and Prejudice

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 160-181

  9. The Legion at War

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 182-200

  10. Disturbance and Decline

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 201-238

  11. Conclusions: Legacy of the Legion

    • Martin Watts
    Pages 239-243

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 244-287
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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.

About the author

MARTIN WATTS in addition to a commercial career, studied Modern History at the Polytechnic of North London and the Open University, UK. He has taught with the College of the Sea, and as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Jewish Legion during the First World War

  • Authors: Martin Watts

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230514546

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2004

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-3921-0Published: 20 October 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-51966-8Published: 01 January 2004

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-51454-6Published: 20 October 2004

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 287

  • Topics: History of Britain and Ireland, History of Military, Modern History

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