| ID | 168263 |
| Title Proper | Prickly Thorn |
| Other Title Information | a Re-evaluation of Orde Wingate and the Special Night Squads |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jordan, Lim, Preston |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Orde Wingate’s Special Night Squads played a key role in defeating the Great Arab Revolt of 1936–1939. Wingate’s Night Squads were distinctive in their approach to counter-insurgency warfare; in addition to bringing Arab insurgents to battle, the Night Squads proved their mettle by ‘flying the flag’ and by improving cooperation between Jewish settlers and British servicemen. Nevertheless, the Night Squad’s accomplishments and legacy must be properly situated within the broader wave of tactical innovations undertaken by the British Army throughout the Rebellion. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 29, No.1; Feb 2018: p.91-111 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 29 No 1 |
| Key Words | Arab-Israeli conflict ; Orde Wingate ; Mandatory Palestine ; Great Arab Revolt ; Special Night Squads |