"With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign" by J. H. Patterson is a recounting of history that explores the creation and wartime experiences of the first Jewish fighting force within the British Army during World War I, with a special emphasis on the Palestine Campaign. Patterson commanded the battalion and shares a detailed view of the struggles and triumphs of these soldiers. They battled not only in the service of the British but also to re-establish a Jewish homeland. Beginning with an overview of the Jewish Battalion's beginnings and the important Balfour Declaration, which proposed territory in Palestine for the Jewish people. Patterson describes hurdles he faced, including conflict from British military leaders and parts of the Jewish population. He contemplates his duties as a non-Jewish leader of Jewish soldiers and his fierce commitment to showing them respect during this violent and politically sensitive time.
With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign
By J. H. (John Henry) Patterson
In a time of war, witness the birth of a Jewish battalion fighting for their people's future under the command of a non-Jewish leader amidst political turmoil and military conflicts.
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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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