"With the Zionists in Gallipoli" by J.H. Patterson is a historical narrative from the early 1900s, during World War I, that recounts the author's leadership as a lieutenant colonel of the Zion Mule Corps, a Jewish military unit in the Dardanelles campaign. Patterson documents the establishment of this unit, their battle preparations, and the key moments of the Gallipoli campaign while highlighting the Jewish soldiers' courage and difficulties amidst the larger war, setting the stage with the establishment of the Zion Mule Corps and interactions with British and Jewish leaders. Patterson discusses his reasons for writing the book, aiming to spotlight the Zionist fighters' bravery and spark interest within the Jewish community about their shared history and potential.
With the Zionists in Gallipoli
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
Witness the bravery and struggles of a unique Jewish military unit as they face the horrors of war in a campaign that tests their courage and faith.
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About the AuthorLieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was a British Army officer, hunter, and author best known for his book The Man-eaters of Tsavo (1907), which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in the East Africa Protectorate from 1898 to 1899. The book went on to inspire three films: Bwana Devil (1952), Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959), and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). During World War I, Patterson served as the commander of the Jewish Legion, which has been described as the first precursor to the Israel Defense Forces.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was a British Army officer, hunter, and author best known for his book The Man-eaters of Tsavo (1907), which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in the East Africa Protectorate from 1898 to 1899. The book went on to inspire three films: Bwana Devil (1952), Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959), and The Ghost and the Darkness (1996). During World War I, Patterson served as the commander of the Jewish Legion, which has been described as the first precursor to the Israel Defense Forces.
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