Palestine Command
| Palestine Command British Forces in Palestine and Trans-jordan |
|
|---|---|
| Active | 1922–1948 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
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| Branch |
 British Army
|
| Type | Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Jerusalem |
| Commanders | |
| Last commander | Gordon MacMillan |
| Notable commanders |
Sir Archibald Wavell |
Palestine Command was a British military command in Mandatory Palestine and the Emirate of Transjordan.
The command was formed in February 1922 with the objective of controlling all British forces in Mandatory Palestine. In 1930, following an outbreak in hostilities between the Jewish and Arab populations, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment were deployed to Palestine. In September 1936, following an escalation in violence, Lieutenant-General Sir John Dill was despatched there. After the Second World War, with the immigration of Jews, tensions increased further and 1st Infantry Division arrived in Palestine. In May 1948 the United Kingdom's mandate ended and British troops withdrew the following month.
Commanders were as follows:
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