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pinned on the British at that time, and what great disappointment they left behind them.
S ir Alan Cunningham had been a soldier all his life, and would not display his emotions.
With a steady gait he approached the guard of honor. He was met by General McMillan,
who had remained in the country as commander of the occupying forces. The soldiers
presented their arms, and he too stood at attention while the Irish Guard orchestra played
"God Save the King".
H e then reviewed the formation, the soldiers in their fighting gear – infantrymen in
khaki uniforms and naval commandos in their special garb. He passed between the rows,
saluted, shook hands with the commander, and went down to the naval commander's
light-colored boat that was tied up in Haifa. Once again he saluted, with the cannons
booming in his honor.
Zeev Sharef, Shelosha Yamim (Three Days), Am Oved, 1959; pp. 205-209
164 The Friday That Changed Destiny
S ir Alan Cunningham had been a soldier all his life, and would not display his emotions.
With a steady gait he approached the guard of honor. He was met by General McMillan,
who had remained in the country as commander of the occupying forces. The soldiers
presented their arms, and he too stood at attention while the Irish Guard orchestra played
"God Save the King".
H e then reviewed the formation, the soldiers in their fighting gear – infantrymen in
khaki uniforms and naval commandos in their special garb. He passed between the rows,
saluted, shook hands with the commander, and went down to the naval commander's
light-colored boat that was tied up in Haifa. Once again he saluted, with the cannons
booming in his honor.
Zeev Sharef, Shelosha Yamim (Three Days), Am Oved, 1959; pp. 205-209
164 The Friday That Changed Destiny
