Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Uri Avnery
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.503kg
ISBN: 9781851686292
ISBN 10: 1851686290
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 September 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
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 *
"""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 *"
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
This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Israel and the War of Independence. * The Jerusalem Post * 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 * The two books by this remarkable man are brought together here for the first time. * The Good Book Guide *
Author Information
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.
