Jewish Participation in the Fire Service in the Second World War
Jewish Participation in the Fire Service in the Second World War
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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 I. 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 I]| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |