| Palestine Command | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1922–1948 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Jerusalem |
Palestine Command was a British military command.
History[]
The command was formed in February 1922 with the objective of controlling all British forces in Mandatory Palestine.[1] In 1930, following an outbreak in hostilities between the Jewish and Arab populations, 2nd Battalion the South Staffordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment were deployed to Palestine.[1] In September 1936, following an escalation in violence, Lieutenant-General Sir John Dill was despatched there.[1] After the Second World War, with the immigation of Jews, tensions increased further and 1st Infantry Division arrived in Palestine.[1] In May 1948 the United Kingdom's mandate ended and British troops withdrew the following month.[1]
Commanders[]
Commanders were as follows:[2]
- 1936-1937 Lieutenant-General Sir John Dill
- 1937-1938 Lieutenant-General Archibald Wavell
- 1938-1939 Lieutenant-General Robert Haining
- 1939-1940 Lieutenant-General Michael Barker
- 1940-1940 Lieutenant-General George Giffard
- 1940-1941 Lieutenant-General Philip Neame
- 1941-1941 General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson
- 1941-1944 Major-General Douglas McConnel
- 1944-1946 Lieutenant-General John D'Arcy
- 1946-1947 Lieutenant-General Sir Evelyn Barker
- 1947-1948 Lieutenant-General Gordon MacMillan
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Palestine and Trans-jordan 1930-1947". British Military History. http://www.britishmilitaryhistory.co.uk/documents.php?aid=44&nid=6&start=0. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ↑ "Army Commands". http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Army%20Commands%201900-2011.pdf. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
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