Blockade
The Story of Jewish Immigration to Palestine
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Blockade is a saga of the many ships that tried to breach the British blockade of Palestine. The Patria that sank in Haifa harbour in 1940 with a large loss of life and then the subsequent exile of 1500 Jewish refugees to a far away tropical island Mauritius is just one of many riveting stories. The Struma that sank in the Black sea with the loss of almost everyone aboard is a second sad tale of Jews trying to flee the Nazis that were unable to break the British blockade. The story of the legendary "Exodus 1947" that eventually broke the blockade is another saga filled with human interest. The account of three tiny sailboats that tried to flee Nazi occupied Europe and seek refuge in British controlled Palestine will also capture your attention. The book includes a chronology ,a glossary and a list of terms to help you navigate this exceptionally interesting period of human history.
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Blockade is the heroic story of Jewish immigration to British Mandate Palestine from 1933 to 1948.It is a saga of blockades, shipwrecks, rescues, exiles, and imprisonment. The many ships and boats that participated in this struggle are detailed from the tiny sailboats to the ill fated Struma to the legendary Exodus 1947. The tale of Jewish Immigration to the British Mandate, from the rise of Adolf Hitler to the eventual declaration of independence of the state of Israel is told through numerous personal interviews, memoirs, testimonies, and archives.
About the Author
Gerald Ziedenberg is a retired pharmacist who became a historian later in life. Following his retirement from retail pharmacy, he embarked on a fifteen-year journey that eventually led him to a master's degree in modern history. Along the way he earned a scholarship as the best part-time graduate history student. Gerald always had a strong connection with Israel, travelling and consulting there many times.