The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources (ص 106)

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The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources (ص 106)

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abandonment by the Palestinians of their posts was not due
to cowardice, but because as I have said, they were not
used to this sort of fighting. The courage and sacrifice they
showed later in other battles... is the biggest and clearest
proof of what I said”.
Despite the set-back during the battle of Bal’a caused by the
withdrawal of the Palestinian rebels, it was a military success for al-
Qawugqji and the rebels, for it lasted over six hours,and during it the
rebels showed better organisation, and more advanced military skills.%
According to the British authorities’ official announcement, the
British casualties in this battle were three killed, including the pilot of
one plane that was shot down by the rebels, and four injured, one of
whom was in a critical condition. The rebels casualties according to the
same announcement, were thought to have been ten rebels killed and six
injured.°> However, according to Akram Zueiter, who was quoting
Communique no.3 issued by al-Qawuqji on the battle of Bala’, the rebels
lost nine killed, all of whom were from the Arab volunteers.’ Subhi
Yassin, on the other hand, estimated the number of rebels killed in this
battle to have been 15, nine of whom were from the Arab volunteers and
the remaining six Palestinian rebels. *
As the general strike continued,and with the repeated rebel attacks as
well as their developing skills and growing numbers, the British
authorities determined to stop the strike and the armed revolt. Military
reinforcements were brought to the country, with Lieutenant-General
J.G. Dill taking the Supreme Command of the military forces.”
The first clash between the forces of Lt-General Dill and the rebel
forces led by al-Qawugji took place in the village of Jaba’ near Jenin
54 Khairiya Qasmiya, (ed.) Filastin Fi Mudhakkarat al-Qawuqji
»Beirut, 1975, p.26
55 Rajab al-Radi’i, Thawrat 1936. p.66
56 Akram Zueiter, Watha’iq al-Haraka. Document No. 259,
pp.453-5, and a letter from the High Commissioner Sir
Arthur Wauchope to the Colonial Office, Cable No. 679,
3/9/36, Co. 733/310/75528
97 Akram Zueiter, al-Haraka al-Wataniya. p.166
58 Subhi Yassin, al-Thawra al-Arabiya. p.133
59 Robert John and Sami Hadawi, Palestine Diary. p.265.

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The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources

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1990-10

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Sonia Nimr

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