Explore 2 historical events and records for Jordan in 1939.
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At the outbreak of the Second World War, Transjordan remained under the British mandate framework. Abdullah’s government continued local administration as British military and strategic concerns became increasingly important in the region.
John Bagot Glubb replaced Frederick Peake as commander of the Arab Legion, beginning a new phase of military organisation under Abdullah's government.
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