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In our own hands : the hidden story of the Jewish Brigade in World War II / an Olin/Cooper Production.

Publication | Digitized | Library Call Number: VHS-0268

Overview

Summary: Personal reminiscences by veterans of the Jewish Brigade, a regiment of the British Army during World War II composed of Jewish men. Includes extensive historical footage of their activities and campaigns during World War II.
Variant Title: Hidden story of the Jewish Brigade in World War II
Format: Video
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Chuck Olin Associates, Inc., 1998
Locale: Great Britain
Europe
Palestine
Other Authors/Editors: Cooper, Chuck.
Olin, Chuck.
Palm, Matthew.
Thomas, Peter.
Chuck Olin Associates.
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies.
Notes: "Produced in cooperation with Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies"--Closing credits.

Digital reproductions are made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.

Producers, Chuck Cooper, Chuck Olin, Matthew Palm ; director, Chuck Olin ; writers, Chuck Olin, Matthew Palm ; photography, Steve Rosofsky ; editor, Robert Schneiger ; music, steve Mullen.

Narrator: Peter Thomas.

VHS.

Physical Details

Language: English
Additional Form: Electronic version(s) available internally at USHMM.
Physical Description: 1 videocassette (84 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.

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Conditions on Access: Digital reproductions are made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.
Conditions on Use: Subject to copyright restrictions.

Keywords & Subjects

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Jewish. World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, British. World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Jewish. Jewish refugees--Europe--History--20th century. Zionism--History--20th century. World War, 1939-1945--Jews--Rescue. World War, 1939-1945--Jews--Palestine. Video recordings. Personal narratives. Great Britain.--Army.--Jewish Brigade--History.

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