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Einav was part of the seventh brigade during the Battle at Latrun. He considers his biggest accomplishment during the war was going up to Hill 314 and saving most of the soldiers there. Einav discusses his experience during the battle of Latrun. From the Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

Moore worked in the British Army during World War II. In May, 1948 he joined the engineer corps of the newly formed Israeli army. A few days later he was ordered to join the seventh brigade to go to Latrun to try to open the road to Jerusalem. Moore discusses the experience of laying the road to Jerusalem. From the Chuck Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

Moore worked in the British Army during World War II. In May, 1948 he joined the engineer corps of the newly formed Israeli army. A few days later he was ordered to join the seventh brigade to go to Latrun to try to open the road to Jerusalem. Moore discusses his background as an engineer during World War II, how the brigade was organized and the first battle at Latrun, Bin Nun I. From the Chuc...

At 28 years old, Shamir commanded the Jewish Brigade. Shamir discusses the decision to retreat, the importance of the battle, the role of the immigrants and who is to blame, and heroes of the battle. Part of the Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

At 28 years old, Shamir commanded the Jewish Brigade. Shamir discusses preparations and preliminary training at Tel Hashomer, Na'an and Hulda. He also discusses the reason for the late start of the first operation. From the Chuck Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

Though he had been shot in the leg before the war, Peltz rose to 2nd Lieutenant in the British Army during World War II. Peltz discusses the feeling of vengeance and revenge against the Germans. Also discussed is the role of the Jewish Brigade in bringing Jews to Israel and the creation of the Jewish state. From the Chuck Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

Givon was chosen to go to the Palmach because he had been trained in the Haganah. In the Palmach he began as the first commander of the women's group. Givon discusses how he was chosen to go to the Palmach and going undercover searching for the Nazis. From the Chuck Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin

Bartov served as medic for the Brigade, and later wrote a fictionalized account of his story. Bartov discusses his experiences with the Germans during the war. He also tells of looking for Jews after the war ended and their surprise at having Jewish soldiers rescuing them. From the Chuck Olin Film Archive: guides.library.illinois.edu/olin .

Handling Historical Newspapers

A look at the changing look of the Daily Illini through the years, as well as some memorable headlines during its run.

Part 2 in a tutorial on understanding and using antebellum American newspapers, this video covers newspapers that were published in metropoitan areas. Run time 14:25 (14:26-16:43 comprises credits). This video is fully subtitled. A complete transcript is available at: www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/guides/newspapers/american/1800-1860/city.html . To learn much more about antebellum American news...

Part 3 in a tutorial on understanding and using antebellum American newspapers, this video covers newspapers that were published outside the big metropolitan areas. Run time 15.00 (15:01-20:10 comprises notes and credits). This video is fully subtitled. A complete transcript is available at: www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/guides/newspapers/american/1800-1860/country.html . To learn much more abo...

This video is fully subtitled, but a complete transcript is available here: www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/guides/primary.html .

This video is fully subtitled, but a complete transcript is available here: www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/guides/secondary.html .

American Newspapers, 1800-1860: Introduction

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