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In combat page – War of Independence, Tishrei (October), 5709 (1948) – rare document - An interesting and rare document, from the first days of the state, in the midst of defense battles against the Arab countries. Battle after battle the attacks are blocked, with much blood toil and sweat, an counter attack is launched. Many refugees from the Nazi hell take part in the battles, fighting for their life a second time. This document is in Yiddish, since many have yet to master the Hebrew language. The document is titled ”the Egyptian army is detached from its base”, and includes a report on the assaults of the Egyptian army against the young state of Israel. The successes of the Israeli army to block the attacks are depicted, as is the counter attack launched, besieging the Egyptians. Also the defeat of the Egyptians in Beit Chanun, Beit Guvrin, and air assaults on Magdal, Paluga, El-Arish, Gaza and Irak-El-Menashe. Also reported the ”Jewish” jet the grounded an Egyptian spitfire! The document ends with a declaration for victory: ”The battle has begun, the people are looking up at us, must we not let them down, worriers commence to victory!” 17X29 cm. Condition: Good. A tare on the edge, not in the lettering.