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... called us by a simpler , though also a Latin name : patriots . General McMillan , who succeeded General Barker as G.O.C. of the Government's forces in Eretz Israel , thought that " terrorists " was too good for us . He claimed that it ...
... called us by a simpler , though also a Latin name : patriots . General McMillan , who succeeded General Barker as G.O.C. of the Government's forces in Eretz Israel , thought that " terrorists " was too good for us . He claimed that it ...
Page 76
... called me " the commander . " But among themselves they called me " the old man . " I admit I liked it . While my thinning hair hinted that soon the name would no longer be metaphorical , its use reflected good , heart - warming ...
... called me " the commander . " But among themselves they called me " the old man . " I admit I liked it . While my thinning hair hinted that soon the name would no longer be metaphorical , its use reflected good , heart - warming ...
Page 129
... called Meir , my " brother - in - law " and suggested that she would help us find another apartment . At least , she said , I should have myself examined by a doctor . Meir tried to persuade me to do so . But an idea struck me and I ...
... called Meir , my " brother - in - law " and suggested that she would help us find another apartment . At least , she said , I should have myself examined by a doctor . Meir tried to persuade me to do so . But an idea struck me and I ...
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