Battle of Beit Imrin

The Battle of Beit Imrin occurred on September 29, 1936, when British forces besieged Arab forces operating under the command of Fawzi al-Qawuqji while in the village. The rebels withdrew after receiving heavy losses estimated at 42 dead.[1]

1936–39 Arab revolt in Palestine
Date3 September 1936
Location
Beit Imrin, Mandatory Palestine
Result Rebels withdrew after a 10-hour clash
Belligerents
United Kingdom
British Army

Palestine

  • Local rebel factions (fasa'il)
Commanders and leaders
Fawzi al-Qawuqji
Casualties and losses
British Army: Arabs: 42 killed, 15 wounded
Main article: 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine

References
  1. "Battle of Beit Imrin". Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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