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With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign

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A commanding officer recounts raising and leading a Jewish infantry battalion, describing recruitment and training in England, embarkation for the Near East, and frontline operations across Palestine. The narrative combines battlefield reports—advances, defensive positions, captures, and logistical problems—with daily regimental life, religious observances, sporting competitions, and medical and administrative controversies. It details frictions with the expeditionary staff, restrictions placed on soldiers' access to sacred sites, and outbreaks of local unrest, while reflecting on the unit's martial performance and its perceived significance for Jewish aspirations of return to the Promised Land.

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J. H. Patterson

J. H. Patterson was a British author and soldier known for his vivid accounts of military campaigns and adventures in East Africa and the Middle East. His notable work, "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo, and Other East African Adventures," recounts his experiences during the infamous Tsavo lion attacks, blending elements of adventure and natural history. Patterson also wrote about his involvement in World War I, particularly in "With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign" and "With the Zionists in Gallipoli," providing insights into the complexities of the conflicts and the people involved. His writings contribute to the literary heritage of military history and exploration.

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