{"product_id":"where-they-lie-killed-mortally-wounded-or-died-of-disease-or-other-causes-occ-9780819186126","title":"Where They Lie Killed Mortally Wounded or Died of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides a thorough description of the role Jews played in the American Civil War, and proves that the contributions of these soldiers far exceeded what has been previously believed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can read Mel Young's volume as a way of honoring those Jewish dead who answered the call of North and South and made the ultimate sacrifice. * American Jewish Archives Journal *\u003cbr\u003eAn engrossing study of Jewish Americana.  Useful for both the circulating and reference collections. * AJL Newsletter *\u003cbr\u003e...an indispensable researcher's tool, and a'must' for the library of anyone who is interested in Jewish American history, or is a Civil War 'Buff'. * Michigan Jewish History *\u003cbr\u003eThe author has done a commendable job of researching the topic. This volume can be recommended to Jewish Civil War buffs and students of Jewish history. * Civil War News *\u003cbr\u003eYoung has truly said Kaddish in his own way by reverently retelling the often forgotten stories of the Jews who died fighting for the North and South. * Civil War News *\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of this book lies in the fact that it fills a gap in the history of American Jews....The book also features personal letters as well as official testimonies. Thus, Young has compiled a record that adds to materials documenting human aspects of the Civil War. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eAn engrossing study of Jewish Americana.  Useful for both the circulating and reference collections. * AJL Newsletter *\u003cbr\u003e...an indispensable researcher's tool, and a'must' for the library of anyone who is interested in Jewish American history, or is a Civil War 'Buff'. * Michigan Jewish History *\u003cbr\u003eThe author has done a commendable job of researching the topic. This volume can be recommended to Jewish Civil War buffs and students of Jewish history. * Civil War News *\u003cbr\u003eYoung has truly said Kaddish in his own way by reverently retelling the often forgotten stories of the Jews who died fighting for the North and South. * Civil War News *\u003cbr\u003eWe can read Mel Young's volume as a way of honoring those Jewish dead who answered the call of North and South and made the ultimate sacrifice. * American Jewish Archives Journal *\u003cbr\u003e...thoughtful, sensitive and fascinating accounts.... * St. Louis Jewish Light *\u003cbr\u003e...told lovingly, reverently....Included within Young's study are letters, battle reports, maps, newspaper accounts, photographs of gravestones and individuals, military service records and Jewish Medal of Honor winners.  A masterful attempt is made to frame each death in the general circumstances of the war.... * America's Civil War *\u003cbr\u003eMel Young's work should be given to every American Jewish child. They need to know that in our nation's most difficult days, fighting Jews were there. * The Jewish Veteran *\u003cbr\u003eHaving served as the VII Corps Jewish Chaplain during Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm, I have come to appreciate more acutely the role of the Jewish soldier in combat operations. Mel Young's portrait... has brought to light an important segment of American Jewish history.... -- Kenneth J. Leinwand, Chaplain (Major) U.S. Army, VII Corps Jewish Chaplain * The Jewish Veteran *\u003cbr\u003e...a unique contribution... -- Alain D. Satin, Hebrew Union College * The Jewish Veteran *","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038606655831,"sku":"9780819186126","price":62.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780819186126.jpg?v=1750940818","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/where-they-lie-killed-mortally-wounded-or-died-of-disease-or-other-causes-occ-9780819186126","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}