Bidspirit auction | Soldiers from Judaea – Palestinian

Soldiers from Judaea – Palestinian Jewish Units in the Middle East, 1941–1943. Rabbi L. Rabinowitz, with an introduction by James Parkes, London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1944 First edition, with dust jacket and photographs - Rare and historically significant first edition of “Soldiers from Judaea”, a vital documentation of the involvement of Palestinian Jewish soldiers in the British Army during WWII. Written by Rabbi L. Rabinowitz, former Senior Jewish Chaplain of the Eighth Army, this book offers first-hand accounts of the Jewish Commando units, the Palestine Regiment, the Royal Navy, RAF, and other military corps between 1941–1943. Enriched with 8 original photographs, including iconic scenes of Jewish soldiers in Egypt and Palestine, and the liberation of the Jews of Tripoli. The book includes a moving dedication from December 1944 in German, possibly given as a wartime gift. Chapters detail Jewish contributions to various military branches and include a glossary of Hebrew terms. Introduction by renowned scholar James Parkes.  • Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd., London, 1944  • Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket (edge wear, small tears reinforced)  • 80 pages, complete  • Dimensions approx. 19 x 12.5 cm  • Very good interior condition. Clean and complete. A powerful testimony to the bravery and identity of Jewish soldiers during WWII – an essential addition for collectors of Judaica, military history, and Zionism.