In this episode of The History of Palestine, we step away from the broad strokes of partition and revolt to examine a specific, often overlooked pillar of British colonial administration: the Special Night Squads. While previous episodes covered the 1936 Arab Revolt and the Peel Commission, we focus on the tactical innovation introduced by Orde Wingate in 1938. We trace his arrival in Mandatory Palestine, his controversial partnership with Jewish militia leaders like Yitzhak Sadeh, and the formation of units that combined British military doctrine with Zionist paramilitary tactics. Through the lens of operations in Lydda and the Galilee, we explore how these night raids shifted the balance of power during the uprising. The conversation details the brutal effectiveness of these squads, the political backlash they provoked, and their lasting impact on both the suppression of the revolt and the future structure of Israeli defense forces. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack the complex legacy of a man who sought to create 'special police' but ended up forging a new kind of warfare.
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