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The Jewish Legion during the First World War
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The Jewish Legion during the First World War Hardcover - 2004 - 2004th Edition

by Watts, M

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  • Title The Jewish Legion during the First World War
  • Author Watts, M
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 2004th
  • Edition 2004
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 287
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Palgrave MacMillan
  • Date 2004-10-20
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 1403939217.G
  • ISBN 9781403939210 / 1403939217
  • Weight 1.09 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.78 x 5.88 x 0.84 in (22.30 x 14.94 x 2.13 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Modern
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1919
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
  • Library of Congress subjects Great Britain, World War, 1914-1918 - Regimental histories
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004049120
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.412

From the publisher

In September 1917 the British government established three battalions of infantry for the reception of non-nationalized Russian Jews: the 38th, 39th and 40th Royal Fusiliers. These were recruited, in the main, from Britain, the United States and Palestine respectively. The Jewish Legion was founded in response to a two-year agitation led by Vladimir Jabotinsky, and among its ranks were several future leaders of Israel, including David Ben-Gurion, Izaak Ben-Zvi and Levi Eshkol. In this book, Jabotinsky's efforts are reviewed against a background of intra-communal difficulties raised by the questions of military service, citizenship and anti-Semitism in Britain and the United States. The testimonies of over 600 veterans, supported by other sources, have been used to analyse the make-up, personal experiences, military performance and treatment of the Legion. This review and analysis of a unique British army unit, within its political and social context, provides 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.