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Bessner, Ellin, 1961-
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Jewish.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada -- Biography.
Jewish soldiers -- Canada -- Biography.
Jews -- Canada -- Biography.
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Bessner, Ellin, 1961-
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Jewish.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada -- Biography.
Jewish soldiers -- Canada -- Biography.
Jews -- Canada -- Biography.
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Double threat : Canadian Jews, the military, and World War II / Ellin Bessner.
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Bessner, Ellin, 1961-
New Jewish Press, 2018.
Call #:
940.53089 B464d
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945
--
Participation,
Jewish
.
World War, 1939-1945
--
Canada
.
World War, 1939-1945
--
Canada
--
Biography
.
Jewish
soldiers
--
Canada
--
Biography
.
Jews
--
Canada
--
Biography
.
ISBN:
9781988326047 (trade pbk.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
xvi, 358 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-325) and index.
Summary:
"The role played by the Canadian
Jewish
Community during World War II, particularly the approximately 17,000 individuals who enlisted, representing 10% of the
Jewish
population in
Canada
at the time. Interviews with surviving veterans, and family of deceased veterans, about their experiences provide a detailed portrait of the experience. Profiles of military heroes are included. The experience of the Canadian Jews, both men and women, who served in virtually every campaign and every branch of the military is described. The role of the homeland community, community organizations including
Jewish
newspapers, and the clergy is also covered."--Provided by publisher.
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