Angels in the Sky: How a Band of Volunteer Airmen Saved the New State of Israel
Angels in the Sky: How a Band of Volunteer Airmen Saved the New State of Israel

Author: Robert Gandt

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 039325478X

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“Reads like a World War II thriller, only better because every word is true.… One of the great untold stories of history. Robert Gandt has brought it vividly, unforgettably to life.” —Steven Pressfield, best-selling author of Gates of Fire In 1948, when the newly founded nation of Israel came under siege from a coalition of Arab states, a band of volunteer airmen from the United States, Canada, Britain, France, and South Africa arrived to help. They were a small group, fewer than 150. Many were World War II veterans; most of them knowingly violated their nations’ embargoes on the shipment of arms and aircraft to Israel. The airmen risked everything—their careers, citizenship, and lives—to fight for Israel. The saga of the volunteer airmen in Israel’s war of independence stands as one of the most stirring—and little-known—war stories of the past century.

The Shaping of Israeli Identity
The Shaping of Israeli Identity

Author: Robert Wistrich

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-05

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1135206015

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A dozen essays document the evolution of national myths in Israel as the heroic figures and events of independence and survival transmute into blind fanaticism, great-power manipulation, and traditional colonialism and genocide. Without passing any judgement on the changes, they delve into the meani

From Byron to Bin Laden
From Byron to Bin Laden

Author: Nir Arielli

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2018-01-08

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0674979567

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What makes people fight for countries other than their own? Nir Arielli offers a wide-ranging history of foreign-war volunteers, from the French Revolution to Syria. Challenging notions of foreign fighters as a security problem, Arielli explores motivations, ideology, gender, international law, military significance, and the memory of war.

The 1931-1940: American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States
The 1931-1940: American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States

Author: American Film Institute

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1198

ISBN-13: 9780520079083

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"The entire field of film historians awaits the AFI volumes with eagerness."--Eileen Bowser, Museum of Modern Art Film Department Comments on previous volumes: "The source of last resort for finding socially valuable . . . films that received such scant attention that they seem 'lost' until discovered in the AFI Catalog."--Thomas Cripps "Endlessly absorbing as an excursion into cultural history and national memory."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

Colour Bar
Colour Bar

Author: Susan Williams

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2007-06-07

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 014190092X

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Sir Seretse Khama, the first President of Botswana and heir apparent to the kingship of the Bangwato people, brought independence and great prosperity to his nation after colonial rule. But for six long years from 1950, Seretse had been forced into exile in England, banned from his own country. His crime? To fall in love and marry a young, white English girl, Ruth Williams. Delving into newly released records, Susan Williams tells Seretse and Ruth's story - a shocking account of how the British Government conspired with apartheid South Africa to prevent the mixed-race royal couple returning home. But it is also an inspiring, triumphant tale of hope, courage and true love as with tenacity and great dignity Seretse and Ruth and the Bangwato people ovecome prejudice in their fight for justice.

The Boy Spies with the Regulators
The Boy Spies with the Regulators

Author: James Otis

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-05-23

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 3732687775

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Reproduction of the original: The Boy Spies with the Regulators by James Otis

The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol. Or, Striking the First Blow at the German Fleet
The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol. Or, Striking the First Blow at the German Fleet

Author: Clair W. Hayes

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-24

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13:

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Clair W. Hayes' 'The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol. Or, Striking the First Blow at the German Fleet' is a gripping war novel set during World War I, following the adventures of two young American boys. The book is written in a straightforward and fast-paced style, making it an engaging read for both young adult and adult readers. Hayes' attention to detail in describing naval battles and the inner workings of a warship adds depth to the story, transporting the reader to the intense setting of the North Sea Patrol. The narrative is filled with action, suspense, and patriotic fervor, reflecting the sentiments of the time period in which it was written. Clair W. Hayes, a prolific author of adventure novels for youth, was likely inspired to write 'The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol' by the American involvement in World War I. His experience in writing similar tales of bravery and heroism contributed to the authenticity and vibrancy of the characters in this book. Hayes' passion for storytelling shines through in the vivid imagery and character development present in the novel. I highly recommend 'The Boy Allies on the North Sea Patrol' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, war stories, and tales of courage in the face of adversity. This book provides a window into the past while delivering a thrilling and educational reading experience.