Fighting Back: British Jewry's Contribution in the Second World War

Uncover the Untold Story of British Jewry's Bravery in WWII

British Jewry's contribution to the Allied victory in World War II has long been overlooked. Martin Sugarman's Fighting Back rectifies this, revealing the remarkable sacrifices and military contributions of British Jews and Jewish volunteers from Palestine.

More than 60,000 Jews served in the British armed forces, with over 3,000 killed. This meticulously researched account explores their participation in key battles, codebreaking efforts, and resistance movements. Discover the stories of unsung heroes and gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish community's unwavering commitment to freedom.

• Explore the diverse roles of Jewish soldiers in the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF.
• Learn about the contributions of Jewish codebreakers at Bletchley Park.
• Discover the stories of Jewish resistance fighters in occupied Europe.

For historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the full scope of Jewish participation in WWII, Fighting Back is an essential read.

Martin Sugarman: Born and educated in Hackney, Martin Sugarman received his BA Hons in Geography and Cert Ed. from Bristol University and taught for 22 years in Bristol and East London schools. He wrote on Holocaust history for Secondary School pupils for both the Auschwitz and Anne Frank Exhibitions in London, was active in the Soviet Jewry campaign in the 1970s, and saw service in the Artillery, Israeli Army. He is the Archivist of the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women (AJEX) Military Museum in London. He has written extensively on Jewish military history and has had many articles published in the UK, the USA and Israel in various historical journals, and on the internet. He currently works at Westminster Kingsway College in London.