THE GAYSH: A History of the Aden Protectorate Levies 1927-61 and the Federal Regular Army of South Arabia 1961-67

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Examines the Aden Protectorate Levies' growing strength and its relationship with the British Government and UK policies. It includes its part in the Silver Jubilee celebration parade in 1935, pre-1939 military operations, its role in WWII, involvement in the evacuation of the Jews following the Arab/Jewish riots in 1947, and the creation of the Federation and the withdrawal of the British Army in 1967. Contains 45 black and white photos and 2 maps.