John Bagot Glubb

ModernGeneralGreat Britain1897 — 1986

Glubb Pasha, commanded the Arab Legion of Jordan.

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Quick Facts

Born

1897

Died

1986

Country

Great Britain

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)70

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score55.1

John Bagot Glubb — Complete Timeline

1939 AD

Appointed Commander of the Arab LegionPolitical Action◆ Major

John Bagot Glubb was appointed commander of the Arab Legion, the military force of the Emirate of Transjordan. He transformed it into a highly effective and disciplined force.

Arab LegionTransjordan

Impact: regional

1948 AD

Arab Legion in the 1948 Arab-Israeli WarWar◆ Major

Under Glubb's command, the Arab Legion fought in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The Legion captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including the Old City, and held them until the 1967 war.

Arab-Israeli WarWest BankJerusalem

Impact: regional

1956 AD

Dismissal from the Arab LegionPolitical Action◆ Major

King Hussein of Jordan dismissed Glubb from his command, citing the need for Arabization of the military. The dismissal was a significant event in Jordanian nationalism and ended British influence over the Arab Legion.

DismissalArabizationJordan

Impact: regional