Nathan and the Lions of Lodz is Edgar Miskin's sequel to the historical novel Illegal Journey. After Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939, Jews are relocated from villages and towns to ghettos and concentration camps. as adults are taken away from one country district near Lodz, a number of young Jews escape and make their way to a rendezvous hut in the forest of Las Lagiewnicki. It is in this forest where they resolves to live together and attack the German war effort whenever possible. They elect Nathan Kochinski, age 19, as the interim leader of their group. Soon, teenagers from all over Lodz join the group in the forest, and they name themselves the Lions of Lodz, derived from a battle in World War I between Germany and Russia where the combats were described as lions. The Lions of Lodz carry out two daring operations: a successful raid on a German village headquarters and the destruction of a German night train carrying supplies. Soon after, the Lions of Lodz join the underground Polish Home Army and become fully trained solders of the Intelligence Platoon. They continue aiding against the German army, including digging an underground tunnel into the ghetto to transport food, medical equipment, and clothing. Their strength, intelligence, and bravery persevere until the liberation of Poland, when they choose to bring their fighting spirit to Palestine. This historical novel brings to life the action and suspense of the post-Wolrd War I era as it follows Nathan and his daring cohorts.

Nathan and the Lions of Lodz: Fighting Against the Occupation

History

Edgar Miskin

World

Devora Publishing

This novel is the continuation of Nathan and the Lions of Lodz, about a group of teenagers who live in the forest of Las Lagienwnicki and fight the German war effort. This book contains two exciting installments of Nathan Kochinski's adventures as they continue after World War II. In "An Odyssey to Liberation: From Poland through Europe to Palestine 1945," many couples from the Lions of Lodz travel to Palestine after the war ends. Their trip is no less than exciting as they travel across Europe from Poland by land, water, and air to reach Palestine despite British efforts to inhibit them. The struggle for freedom does not end once arriving there. After settling in a kibbutz, the couples continue to fight as they join the underground army, the Haganah, to defend against Arab attacks. In "Nathan in Palestine in 1946 and Israel in 1948," Nathan Kochinski's skills as a leader continue to shine. After traveling to Palestine and joining the Haganah, Nathan is promoted to the rank of captain. While proving himself to be a great leader, he sees the lack of communication and organization between other settlements near his kibbutz and proposes his company as the mobile reserve of the area. Nathan becomes known as a soldier of great talent, and is soon appointed as the liaison officer to David Ben Gurion, the director of the Jewish Agency for Security Policy. Nathan's adventures as he fights for Jews in Palestine continue throughout the establishment of the State of Israel.

The Saga of Nathan: From Poland Through Europe to Palestine 1945

Urim Publications

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Nathan and the Lions of Lodz: Fighting Against the Occupation

The Saga of Nathan: From Poland Through Europe to Palestine 1945