Jewish Participation in the Fire Service in the Second World War by Martin Sugarman

Jewish Participation in the Fire Service in the Second World War by Martin Sugarman

Here, for the first time, is the account of the essential part played by Jewish personnel in Britain's Fire Service during World War II. Ever civic minded, British Jews from all social backgrounds were pre-war volunteers to be trained for dealing with the expected mass bombing of cities by the Germans. After war was declared, by 1940/41, many younger Jewish men and women volunteered or were called up to the armed services, while many who were too old or unfit for the military stayed on with the Fire Service. A considerable number of Jewish men and women played a major role in the civil defense of Britain. Some won bravery awards, including the only George Cross - the highest civilian award for courage - won by a London Fireman during the war. Many gave their lives; this is their story. Through the use of archival material, books, and personal 'Last Voice' interviews, the book has captured part of this extraordinary contribution of daring, effort, and suffering. Numerous, never-before-published photographs illustrate and illuminate the text. *** Librarians: ebook available [Subject: History, Military Studies, Jewish Studies, World War II]

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ISBN 13	9781910383070
ISBN 10	1910383074
Title	Jewish Participation in the Fire Service in the Second World War
Author	Martin Sugarman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd
Year published	2016-04-30
Number of pages	440
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