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Why were British soldiers occupying Jerusalem in the mid-1940's?
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Why were British soldiers occupying Jerusalem in the 1940s?
Jerusalem was part of the British Mandate of Palestine from 1919-1948, as a result, British troops were stationed in Jerusalem. It is a naturally advantageous military position since Jerusalem sits on a hill with clear sight lines in all directions.
Why did tha IRA kill soldiers?
The IRA (Irish Republican Army) killed soldiers as part of their campaign for Irish independence from British rule. They saw the British soldiers as occupiers and legitimate targets in their armed struggle. The conflict between the IRA and the British army was a key aspect of the Troubles, a period of intense violence in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the late 1990s.
Are there any historical events involving a tornado?
Oddly enough, yes. On August 25, 1814 a tornado stuck Washington D.C. This was during the War of 1812 and at the time the British were occupying the city. The tornado killed a number of British soldiers.
What was Joan of Arc's mission?
Her mission was to drive the occupying British army from France and return the French monarchy.
What is a British soldiers?
The term British Soldiers applies to all soldier of the United Kingdom, and historically all soldiers of the British Empire.
Why were the colinists British if they hated the British soldiers?
the Bostonians hated the british soldiers because they kept on tormenting them
What did the colonists realize after fighting alongside British soldiers?
They were very different from the British soldiers and wanted to declare independence from England.
Name of British soldiers?
Name given to the British soldiers by the people of Boston was the "redcoats".
How many British soldiers to American soldiers are currently fighting in Afghanistan?
british ... 32
How else are British enlisted soldiers known?
British soldiers are sometimes called 'Tommies'.
Who commanded the American soldiers who captured British soldiers?
who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga
What was the shooting of 5 Bostonians by British soldiers?
The Boston Massacre is the incident in which five soldiers were shot by British soldiers in 1770.
