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There was no such notion as "The Land of Israel" in World War I.

Also the use of the word "liberate" sounds more like Jewish propaganda than historical truth. I will change in to "conquer".

66.42.54.22 23:44, 18 June 2006 (UTC) Marc

no such notion as "The Land of Israel" in World War I Well, sort of. There certainly was to the Zionists, which is who the article is really about. But yes, for accuracy's sake, your edits are appropriate, though FYI, Israel isn't the first place where liberation & conquest have been two sides of the same coin. ShalomShlomo 20:20, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

The Israeli State didn't exist, but there most certainly was such a notion as the "Land of Israel". Eretz Israel. It's refered to in both Jabotinsky and Trumpeldor's letters and publications. In the context of the paragraph, however, Palestine works. As for liberating, it's perfectly appropriate in the context, just as much so as conquering.

AllenHansen (talk) 12:52, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Contents 1 "Jabotinsky Medal" 2 WPMILHIST Assessment 3 leutanant-colonel eliezer margolin 4 Terminology - "Jewish regiment(s)"

[edit] "Jabotinsky Medal"

I am rather surprised that there is no refernce, or article, regarding this medal devised in part to honor Jabotinsky; the medal is apparently administered and/or awarded by the state of Israel.

Is anyone interested in developing this subject? I do not know if the medal has another, official name; but the above is at least the popular name. One of its recepients, whom I happen to have known personally, was the international jurist, Paul S. Riebenfeld.

Yours truly, Ludvikus 16:51, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WPMILHIST Assessment

Overall, seems a bit short, but then, it's not the largest/broadest of topics. As far as I'm aware, it seems largely complete - no glaring omissions, but then I'm no expert on the subject. Lots of pictures, etc, is very nice, and lots of references. Could use a little work, I'm sure, as all things can, but overall a very nice start. LordAmeth 20:14, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] leutanant-colonel eliezer margolin

I am surprised you didn't mention leutenant -colonel Eliezer Margolin which was a revered jewish commander in the jewish legion and the commander of the 39 royal fusilliers battalion. He was dismissed by the british after the arab riots of may 1921 because he went to tel aviv with his soldiers to stop the riots without taking permission from the military authorities.

87.68.50.26 18:12, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Terminology - "Jewish regiment(s)"

Reading this article, it seems that there was no distinct "Jewish regiment"; The Zion Mule corps was a small unit (a Colonial Corps) and the Jewish Battalions were part of a pre-existing regiment, the Royal Fusiliers. Better to replace any references to "Jewish regiment(s)" with units/battalions? Ned de Rotelande 07:19, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Absolutely right, no regiments. I think the confusion stems from different military terminology used in Hebrew and English. AllenHansen (talk) 12:52, 5 March 2008 (UTC)