The formation of a Battalion of Jews for service in the British Army is an
event without precedent in our annals, and the part played by such a unique
unit is assured of a niche in history owing to the fact that it fought in
Palestine, not only for the British cause, but also for the Restoration of the
Jewish people to the Promised Land.
In writing the following narrative, my object has been to give a faithful
account of the doings of this Jewish Battalion while it was under my command.
I am much indebted to Captain H. Davis, the Rev. L. A. Falk, Mr. Bendov of
Jerusalem, and Canon Parfit for permission to reproduce the photographs
illustrating this book, which add considerably to its interest.