Five rare and important historical publications of the soldiers of the Jewish Brigade. Some are marked “Internal.”
“Kol HaHayal HaMeshukhrar” (The Discharged Soldier’s Voice): A printed newspaper issue from July 1944, classified “Internal.” The issue includes current news headlines, appeals to discharged soldiers and to the Jewish community in Eretz Israel, as well as political commentary relating to the elections and the organization of discharged soldiers during that period.
Hayaleinu Bli Madim (Our Soldiers Without Uniforms) – Bulletin of Discharged Hebrew Soldiers – Jerusalem. Year I, Issue No. 1. 8 Tammuz 1944, June 22, 1944. The first and rarest issue of the series. Stencil-printed.
“Bema’avak” – Bulletin of the Jewish Fighting Brigade. Issue No. 2, Austrian border, 25 Tammuz 1945. The official bulletin of the Jewish Brigade (Jewish Infantry Brigade Group), serving as an internal forum for the Brigade’s soldiers during their service in the Second World War. Stencil-printed. Hebrew and English. Minor tears to the edges of the title page and the rear cover.
“Jews Bearing Arms! The Story of the War of the Jewish Fighting Brigade, ” by Aharon Shamir. Published by HaHayal HaMeshukhrar, Tel Aviv, 1946. A comprehensive account of the exploits, battles, and military contribution of the Jewish Brigade in the campaign against Nazi Germany. Illustrated with photographs.
“HaMefaked! Bulletin of the Association of Second World War Veterans”: Issue No. 1 of the association’s bulletin of military heritage and commemoration, published in Tevet-Shevat 1954 (January 1954). An important periodical devoted to preserving the legacy of the veterans and promoting their continued public activity in Israel.
All issues are complete. Overall good condition.
