Battle of Beit Imrin

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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
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Flag of Hejaz (1917).svg Palestinian Arabs
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arthur Wauchope Flag of Hejaz (1917).svg Fawzi al-Qawuqji
Units involved
Flag of the British Army.svg British Army Flag of Hejaz (1917).svg Local rebels (Fasa'il)
Casualties and losses
Unknown 42 killed and 15 wounded

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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