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Arabs in British Camp, United Press, NY Times, Apr. 21, 1948.

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JERUSALEM, April 20 (UP)-Large Arab legion units-equipped with at least thirty trucks and seven armored cars equipped with 2-inch guns-entered the huge British Alemain camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem today, reportedly replacing British troops.

The Alemain camp is the largest in the Jerusalem area. It is reported to have immense stores of arms and ammunition, said to have left intact for the Arab Legion.