Battle of Beit Imrin

Battle of Beit Imrin
Part of 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine
Date29 September 1936
Location
Beit Imrin, Mandatory Palestine
Result Rebels withdrew after a 10-hour clash
Belligerents
United Kingdom United Kingdom Palestinian Arabs
Commanders and leaders
United Kingdom Arthur Wauchope Fawzi al-Qawuqji
Units involved
British Army Local rebels (Fasa'il)
Casualties and losses
Unknown 42 killed and 15 wounded
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Arab revolt in
Mandatory Palestine
  • Tulkarm
  • Jaffa
  • Anabta
  • Balaa
  • Jaba
  • Beit Imrin
  • al-Khader
  • Kafr Sur
  • Beersheba
  • Tiberias

The Battle of Beit Imrin occurred on September 29, 1936 in Beit Imrin, when British forces besieged Arab forces operating under the command of Fawzi al-Qawuqji while in the village. The rebels withdrew after receiving heavy losses estimated at 42 dead.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Battle of Beit Imrin". Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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