Mature
Through Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron
War Stories from the Middle Eastern BattlefieldBy Anonymous
Length3h 11m
About this audiobook
"Through Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron" is a compelling firsthand account of the British military's experiences in the tumultuous region of Palestine during the 1940s. The book intricately weaves vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the socio-political atmosphere with the day-to-day operations of the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron. Written in a straightforward yet evocative prose style, the narrative mirrors the immediacy and chaos of war, transporting readers into the heart of the action while reflecting the broader historical context of British imperialism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has shaped the region's tumultuous history. The author's anonymity speaks to the common soldier's voice, offering a unique perspective that may stem from a desire to highlight the often-overlooked experiences of individual soldiers as opposed to glorified military narratives. This work arises from personal experiences and observations during a pivotal moment in history, revealing the complexities of warfare and the moral ambiguities faced by those in the line of duty. Such a focus on the human element makes this narrative not only a military documentation but also a poignant exploration of identity, loyalty, and the shadows of imperialism. I highly recommend "Through Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron" to readers interested in military history, regional studies, or the psychological intricacies of war. This work offers a rare glimpse into the life of soldiers during a pivotal time while fostering a deeper understanding of the enduring issues in Palestine, making it a significant contribution to both literature and historical discourse.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Contents:
11Names and Addresses of the Members of the 20th Machine-Gun Squadron.
2Foreword.
12Officers.
3Glossary.: TIME.
13Squadron Sergeant Majors.
4PART I.
14Squadron Quartermaster Sergeants.
5PART II.: The Beersheba Campaign.
15Staff Farrier Sergeant.
Show all chaptersShow less
6PART III.
16Sergeants.
7PART IV.
17Corporals and Lance-Corporals.
8PART V.
18Privates.
9PART VI.
19FOOTNOTES:
10PART VII.: Epilogue.
Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old FrenchAnonymous1h 9m$2 · $0.00
Rambles in CubaAnonymous2h 34m$2 · $0.00
Folk-Lore and Legends: ScotlandAnonymous4h 37m$2 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): TitusAnonymous6m$1 · $0.00
The Child's Book About MosesAnonymous11m$1 · $0.00
Old English PoemsAnonymous5h 28m$2 · $0.00
The History of Tom Thumb and Other StoriesAnonymous16m$1 · $0.00
Fiore di leggendeAnonymous8h 12m$1 · $0.00
La terrible et merveilleuse vie de Robert le DiableAnonymous1h 49m$1 · $0.00
The Tale of Beowulf, Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder GeatsAnonymous4h 26m$2 · $0.00
Counterfeit MoneyAnonymous25m$2 · $0.00
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English ProseAnonymous8h 1m$1 · $0.00
The Tiny Picture BookAnonymous9m$1 · $0.00
The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue And Raven The SkaldAnonymous1h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Remarkable Adventures of an Old Woman and Her PigAnonymous10m$1 · $0.00
A Guide to Natural Bridges National Monument, UtahAnonymous47m$1 · $0.00
Gl'ingannati degli accademici intronati di SienaAnonymous3h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Life of Saint Columba, Abbot, and Apostle of the Northern PictsAnonymous51m$1 · $0.00
The art and mystery of curing, preserving, and pottingAnonymous4h 49m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5 (1)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Red RecordIda B. Wells-Barnett2h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$2 · $0.00
Fall and RiseMitchell Zuckoff17h 23m$40 · $0.00
The SurvivorJosef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin9h 22m$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Cape Gloucester: The Green InfernoBernard C. Nalty2h 39m$2 · $0.00
The American Operations in WW2: RyukyusArnold G. Fisch, U.S. Army Center of Military History1h$1 · $0.00
Diary Kept by Rifleman B. C. Stubbs of the Second Draft Sent to the Queen Victoria Rifles in FranceBernard C. Stubbs44m$2 · $0.00
The Nine Days Wonder (The Operation Dynamo)John Masefield1h 48m$2 · $0.00
Up The Slot: Marines in the Central SolomonsCharles D. Melson1h 57m$2 · $0.00
A Company of TanksWilliam Henry Lowe Watson8h 23m$2 · $0.00
A Christmas Far from HomeStanley Weintraub6h 54m$20
Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA)United States. War Department7h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Last RidgeMcKay Jenkins11h 4m$20
Attack An Infantry Subaltern's Impression of July 1st, 1916Edward G. D. Liveing1h 25m$2.30
The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918F. L. Morrison8h 54m$2.30
A Kut PrisonerHarry Coghill Watson Bishop5h 21m$2.30
The Artillery Enthusiast's Library: 19 Essential ReadsFrederic Richard Kilner, Frederick Morse Cutler, Reginald Grant, John Victor Macartney-Filgate, C. A. Rose, Harold E. Cloke, Jeffery E. Jeffery, William Elmer Bachman, Cecil J. C. Street, Austin Thomas Anderson, James A. Frye, Richard M. Russell, Caroline Elizabeth Whitcomb, Charles Rendell Mabey, Edward Alexander Moore, George C. Sumner, Theodore Reichardt, George Manville Fenn, Kenneth Ward101h 58m$2 · $0.00
The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African CampaignHugh Charles Sir Clifford9h 9m$2 · $0.00
The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American AmbulancierPhilip Dana Orcutt2h 8m$1 · $0.00
The War History of the 4th Battalion, the London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 1914-1919F. Clive Grimwade21h 21m$2 · $0.00
The 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918Frederick P. Gibbon16h 31m$1 · $0.00
History of the 1/ 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 1914-1919P. G. Bales12h 58m$2 · $0.00
James Jones Reading from The Thin Red LineJames Jones24m$2
First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for GuadalcanalHenry I. Shaw3h 20m$2 · $0.00