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.

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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.

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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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