GI Jews

Aharon ben Anshel over at The Jewish Press recently highlighted a new book about Jews who served in World War II. GI Jews, by Deborah Dash Moore, charts the lives of fifteen young Jewish servicemen through their personal memoirs, oral histories, and letters.

I haven’t read the book yet, but I’ve added it to my Amazon list. I’ll post a review of the book as soon as I’m able. If anyone else has read this, I’d be happy to post up your reviews and/or comments.

While there are a few other books about Jews in the military during WWII, this one sounds particularly interesting. It sounds like the stories are very personal, and there is an obvious focus on the unique challenges and experiences of serving as a Jew during the war. One review talks about the subjects of the book, taking “their Jewish identity for granted in the Jewish enclaves where they grew up—and that only in the army did they begin to see its value.”

You can order the book from amazon.com HERE.