Britain's Pacification of Palestine
Book • 2019
Matthew Hughes's "Britain's Pacification of Palestine" offers a comprehensive military history of Britain's response to the Arab revolt in Palestine (1936-1939).
The book meticulously details the British Army's strategies, tactics, and the legal framework used to suppress the rebellion.
Hughes analyzes the interplay between military operations, colonial governance, and the resulting impact on the Palestinian population.
He explores the complexities of counterinsurgency, highlighting the use of collective punishment, emergency legislation, and the ethical dilemmas faced by both sides.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of the conflict's dynamics and its lasting consequences.
The book meticulously details the British Army's strategies, tactics, and the legal framework used to suppress the rebellion.
Hughes analyzes the interplay between military operations, colonial governance, and the resulting impact on the Palestinian population.
He explores the complexities of counterinsurgency, highlighting the use of collective punishment, emergency legislation, and the ethical dilemmas faced by both sides.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of the conflict's dynamics and its lasting consequences.
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