In 1921, Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Gerald Peake formed the Arab Legion as a police force in the former British protectorate of Transjordan. The Legion's main roles were to keep order among Transjordian tribes and safeguard the villagers from Bedouins. In subsequent years, under the leadership of Glubb Pasha, the Arab Legion was transformed into the best-trained of all Arab armies. This richly illustrated book examines the history of the Arab Legion, detailing the infantry, supporting arms and services, and air, sea, police and national guard forces. It also profiles leaders, like Pasha, who were influential in the evolution of this force.
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Peter Young was born in 1915. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in WWII, and saw extensive action with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiment. He saw post-war service in the Arab Legion, and in 1959 became a reader of military history at the Royal Military Academy. He published and edited numerous books on military history. Sadly, Peter died in 1988.
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Writing these pages has revived memories of three very happy years spent in the Arab Legion, in the days when GIubb Pasha, already a legendary figure, was in command, and when Cooke Pasha was forging the 1st Division. Read the first page
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Writing these pages has revived memories of three very happy years spent in the Arab Legion, in the days when GIubb Pasha, already a legendary figure, was in command, and when Cooke Pasha was forging the 1st Division. Read the first page
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A wonderful reference...
8 Mar 2005
By James D. Crabtree
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This is a wonderful book made all the better by Brigadier Young's authorship. Since Young was a British officer who served with the Legion he had great insight into its organization, its weaknesses and its strengths. As usual with Osprey books it is wonderfully illustrated. Although interest might be limited to those studying Middle Eastern or military history, this slim volume is a must-have for anyone who wants to get a "feel" for a unique and colorful Arab unit.
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The Arab Legions by one of its British commander
10 July 2006
By BernardZ
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I found this a rather interesting account of the birth of the Jordanian army. It was interesting to read his comments on the difficult that were faced in creating and fielding such a force which unlike other armies in the region was created on the cheap. I found many little details astonishing eg morse was not available in Arabic so the Arab signal officers could not understand the messages that they were sending but were able to receive and send it extremely well. This may have in reality have had an advantage to some extent.
What I did find strange was that it appears so little was done to create Jordanian officers, to slowly take over the force. Surely something could have been done earlier.
I also found that the pictures displayed the text well.
What I did find strange was that it appears so little was done to create Jordanian officers, to slowly take over the force. Surely something could have been done earlier.
I also found that the pictures displayed the text well.
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