Desire for revenge over unfolding #Nakba & the #DeirYassinMassacre led Jordan's #ArabLegion to the #KfarEtzionMassacre, #ThisDayInHistory in 1948. 127 residents of a #Zionist kibbutz & #Haganah militia defending them were cut down, 15 after they'd surrendered. Just four survived.
Amman. 24th anniversary of Arab revolt under King Hussein & Lawrence, celebration Sept. 11, 1940. Member of desert patrol, Arab Legion ( type) 1940 September 11.
Matson Photo Service
1 negative : nitrate ; 4 x 5 in.
#Amman #ArabLegion #MatsonPhotoService #theArabLegion #Hussein #Jordan #photography

