Tag: World War I

The text delves into the perplexing question of how seemingly normal individuals in 1930s Germany could accept and even enjoy life amid the genocide of Jews during the Holocaust.
"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic memoir Replay.
This YouTube video delves into the complex history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1914 to 1918.
During the rise of Donald Trump, parallels were drawn by some observers between his political tactics and the nationalism of Slobodan Miloevi, the leader responsible for Serbia's violent conflicts in the 1990s.
A historical overview of The Jewish Legion's involvement during 1917-1918, including key events and figures.
Pro-Palestinian activists recently destroyed a century-old portrait of Arthur James Balfour in the U.K., citing the ongoing bloodshed of Palestinian people since the Balfour Declaration in 1917.
The video provides corrections, questions, and omissions related to various aspects of WWI history, such as the political affiliations of figures like Churchill, the perspectives of Jewish citizens, and the military roles of Jews in German-occupied Poland.
A YouTube video titled "Nili (1915-1917)" explores the historical events surrounding the Nili spy ring during World War I, including the struggles and sacrifices made by its members.
This article discusses the contrasting experiences of two wars: the Yom Kippur War in Israel in 1973 and World War I.
A historical exploration of the Zion Mule Corps during 1915-1916, focusing on recruitment, training, battles in Gallipoli, and evacuation, featuring prominent figures such as John Maxwell, John Henry Patterson, and Yosef Trumpeldor.
"To This Day" is a novel by Shmuel Yosef Agnon set in wartime Berlin.
Joseph Roth, a Jewish author, wrote The Radetzky March, a novel about World War I and the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The article discusses the history of the modern Templar organization, which was founded in Germany in the mid-19th century as a pious Protestant sect called the Deutscher Tempel.
The author reflects on her family's history of abandonment and estrangement, particularly her grandfather's bitterness towards her father.
The text discusses the myth of America as a nation of immigrants and challenges this narrative by highlighting that America was founded by Anglo Protestant colonists, not solely by immigrants.
The text delves into the musical journey of Emily Gresser, a talented violinist who studied under prominent teachers like Sam Franko, defying societal norms to pursue music over university education.
In her book, Jessica Cooperman explores the role of American Jews during World War I, focusing on the involvement of Jewish soldiers in the Punitive Expedition to Mexico led by General John J. Pershing in pursuit of Pancho Villa.
In "A Deadly Legacy: German Jews and the Great War," Tim Grady explores the complex role of German Jews during World War I. Highlighting how more than 12,000 German Jews died in the war, Grady discusses the Judenzhlung (Jew count) conducted by the German army in 1916, the patriotism of German Jews at the war's outset, and their involvement in supporting aspects of German militarism and wartime atrocities.
Gregory Wallance, in his book "The Woman Who Fought an Empire: Sarah Aaronsohn and her Nili Spy Ring," highlights the remarkable story of Sarah Aaronsohn, a Jewish woman who led a pro-British spy ring in Palestine during World War I, defying the Ottoman authorities.
Two new books recount the story of the Nili spy ring, which aided the British against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. James Srodes' "Spies in Palestine" details the life of Sarah Aaronsohn, a key member who faced torture but held vital information about British plans.
Joseph Roth, a talented yet troubled writer, is described as a mournful figure by Volker Weidermann in his book "Ostend."
Paul Valéry's poem "La Jeune Parque" or "The Young Fate" from 1917 remains enigmatic even a century later, showcasing Valéry as the last of the Symbolists with a dedication to poetic innovation amidst the crisis of verse at the end of the 19th century.
The text explores the intricate role of figures like Baron Max von Oppenheim in World War I, highlighting his involvement in German-Turkish politics and his plan for a global jihad involving the Muslim world against Europe.
Jewish involvement and support for recognition of the Armenian Genocide is deeply rooted, with figures like Henry Morgenthau, Sr., Franz Werfel, and Raphael Lemkin playing pivotal roles in documenting and condemning the atrocities.
Jacob Glatstein, the renowned Yiddish poet, wrote autobiographical novels titled Ven Yash iz geforn and Ven yash iz gekumen in response to his trip to Poland in 1934.