1948
A Soldier's Tale - The Bloody Road to Jerusalem
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2013
400 pages
978-1-78074-444-5 (ISBN)
Description
The first eye-witness account ever published of the 1948 Israeli War of Independence, this riveting memoir of a young Israeli soldier became an instant bestseller on publication in 1949, and is still recognized as the outstanding book of that war, in the tradition of Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front. First joining the Givati Brigade and later volunteering for "Samson's Foxes", the legendary commando unit, Avnery took part in almost all the major battles on the Jerusalem and southern fronts. Written from the trenches, and from a military hospital bed, he offers an extraordinarily detailed account of the war, of fast-paced battles, and acts of extreme bravery, as well as the camaraderie and off-duty exploits of young men and women thrust into the front line. This is a gripping, sensitive, and at times deeply poignant account of the day-to-day brutalities of one of the most significant wars of our times.
Reviews / Votes
"The two books by this remarkable man are brought together here for the first time." * The Good Book Guide * "1948" is a tenacious attempt to communicate the reality of war. It has invited comparison to Erich Maria Remarque's 1928 classic "All Quiet on the Western Front," and deserves it. * Christian Science Monitor * "This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Israel and the War of Independence." * The Jerusalem Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
File size
1,79 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78074-444-5 (9781780744445)
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Book
09/2008
Oneworld Publications
€43.00
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Person
Uri Avnery, journalist, writer, and politician, has fought for peace for over fifty years, co-founding the peace organization Gush Shalom. He has received numerous awards for his extensive humanitarian work, including the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. He lives in Tel Aviv.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Maps
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part One: In the Fields of the Philistines
- Before the Battle
- Baptism of Fire
- Man against Steel
- Eleven Days of Decision
- Samson's Foxes
- Blood and Muck
- Front Ants
- The End of the Ceasefire
- The White Front
- Part Two: The Other Side of the Coin
- The Long Nights
- The Radio
- The Irgun Youth
- The Village and the Cows
- The First Ceasefire
- Dream of Generations
- Capturing the Village - on Film
- Sancho's Last Words
- The Soldier
- Endnotes
- Chronology of Events
- Indexes
- Index: Part One In the Fields of the Philistines
- Index: Part Two The Other Side of the Coin
- Copyright
