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'Military Lessons of the Arab Rebellion in Palestine 1936' [135v] (277/294)
The record is made up of 1 volume (142 folios). It was created in Feb 1938. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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44816-1
204
( c ) In areas off roads
By co-ordinate on the 1:250,000 sheet map of Palestine & Trans-
Jordan.
Exampl e
Troops operating near AQHAES (S.E. of NABLUS) require air
support. The M XX M call in this case is:-
"Call sign. XX. Q. 9165”.
34. NOTE. »GG» C alls
In the examples given in paragraph 33, sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and
(c) above, the symbol "GG" is substituted for M XX n .
PITEP-CQMMUNICAT IGN.
35. 7//T .
(a) The "XX" call may originate from
(i) W/T lorries with columns, patrols or convoys. (Note sub-
paragraph 35 (b) below).
(ii) Aircraft.
(iii) Armoured cars.
(iv) v//T pack sets on operations.
(v) W/T stations to which a message has been brought by other
means of communication.
(b) ^ M XX" W/T lorries are to conform to the frequency of the air-
crait zone in which they are operating. In consequence, it will
be necessary for "XX" W/T lorries with convoys to change frequency
when crossing from one aircraft zone to another.
(c) The "XX" call is to be transmitted by the W/T operator
immediately hostile fire is encountered.
(d) The G-G-’ call is to be sent by the W/T operator when ordered
to do so by the Detachment Commander.
(e) Y//T lorries are not to transmit traffic other than the "XX''
and "GG" calls, except in grave emergency.
(f) f/T act i on in Middl e and SoutherrgAircraft Zones
(i) The "XX” and "GG" calls will be made to RAMLEH (Control) or
GAiuit, as appropriate, on 272 Kcs. All other stations on the
S:J - ie tt.o r f r ~ UenC '^ I^G^ately cease transmission and the "XX"
and "GG" calls will be given preference over all other traffic
and passed to RAIviLSE or GAZA if necessary.
(ii) On receipt oi the "XX" or "GG" call, RAMLEE will relay to
headquarters, R.A.F.
(iii) On receipt of the "GG" call, Headquarters, R.A.F. will relay
to the appropriate Brigade to enable local ground striking forces
to co-operate.
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Report detailing the military lessons of the Arab rebellion in Palestine in 1936 that was compiled by General Staff, Headquarters, The British Forces, Palestine & Trans-Jordan.
The report is divided up into chapters as follows:
- Introduction
- A Short History of the Rebellion I - to the end of June, 1936
- A Short History of the Rebellion II - from the 1st July, 1936 to the end of the year
- Conditions in Palestine as Affecting Operations
- Commanders and Staffs
- Intelligence
- Intercommunication
- Administration
- Transport
- Weapons and Equipment
- The Employment of Various Arms
- The Employment of Aircraft in Co-operation with Troops
- Defensive Action
- Protection of Communications
- Offensive Action
- Conclusion - Summary of Main Lessons
The report contains 46 photographs and a number of diagrams which are located throughout the volume. It also contains four maps, found at folios 140-143.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (142 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume contains a contents page on folio 3.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 144; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- Title
- 'Military Lessons of the Arab Rebellion in Palestine 1936'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:110v, 111ar:111av, 111r:139v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence