The Siege of Jerusalem 1948: A City Divided

In 1948, as the British Mandate ended, Jerusalem became the epicenter of a brutal war. This episode follows the desperate siege of the city's Jewish population, the heroism of the convoys that broke through the blockade, and the heartbreaking fall of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City. Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal Battle for Jerusalem, the role of the Arab Legion under Glubb Pasha, the improvised Burma Road, and the armistice that left the city divided between Israel and Jordan. Through firsthand accounts and military strategy, they examine how this conflict shaped the city's modern fate. A deep dive into a turning point that still echoes today.

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