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Wahabis Are Repulsed on Transjordanian Frontier

March 4, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

An attack of the Wahabis on the frontier of Trans jordania was repulsed by the British military forces.

A strong group of Wahabis equipped with modern arms appeared in the neighborhood of Maan. It was believed that the Wahabis contemplated conquering Akaba and Maan. An anxiliary of 7 tanks and 22 aeroplanes was employed in the battle against the Wahabis.

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