Ellin Bessner
Ellin Bessner @ebessner ·
Canada has identified a long-lost #FirstWorldWar soldier — and uncovered his hidden but deep Jewish family history in Britain. Pte. Albert Detmold of Manitoba was killed in France after #VimyRidge in 1917 with no known grave. But that's about to change thanks to DNA & forensic expefrom @NationalDefence. The full story @TheCJN’s "North Star" podcast: thecjn.ca/news/canada-id… #WWI #JewishHistory #Canada @AJEX_UK
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The Gurkha Museum Trust
The Gurkha Museum Trust @GurkhaMuseum ·
On 26 March 1918, the 15th Indian Division (included battalions of the 5th and 6th #Gurkha Rifles and the 39th Garhwal Rifles) sent troops to encircle Khan al-Baghdadi. This manoeuvre succeeded and resulted in the capture of thousands of Ottoman troops during the #FirstWorldWar
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History Today
History Today @HistoryToday ·
The politicians and planners behind the 2003 invasion of Iraq ignored the lessons of the British capture of Baghdad from the Ottomans at the end of the #FirstWorldWar. ⌛️ Last chance to read this archive article for free buff.ly/I6SxhQE
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