The Arab Legion by James Lunt

The Arab Legion by James Lunt

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Written by a former serving officer in the Legion, and including portraits of leading figures such as King Hussein, this book provides an intimate analysis of the formation, campaigns and heritage of a force that, having its roots in the twilight of the British Empire, went on to become the Jordan Arab Army.

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The Arab Legion by James Lunt

James Lunt served with the Arab Legion from 1952 to 1955 and in this study he traces its origins, growth, campaigns, the characters who fought for it and its role in the difficult politics of the Middle East during the 40s and 50s.'
Lunt, James: - major General James Lunt is a military historian with many biographies and military histories to his credit. Although he has never served in a Gurkha regiment, he served with Gurkhas on many occasions during his service in India and Burma with his British Regiment and the Burma Rifles. He is an honorary M.A. of Oxford University, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Vice-President of the Society of Army Historical Research, and an Emeritus Fellow of Wadham Collage, oxford
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ISBN 13 9780094776401
ISBN 10 0094776407
Title The Arab Legion
Author James Lunt
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 1999-05-17
Number of pages 256
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