Jewish American Soldiers in World War II

Jewish American Soldiers in World War II, based on an interview with war veteran Abraham Silverman, is a short film/documentary about the triumph and tragedies of World War II imposed upon the Jewish society of the world, especially that of the Jewish American Soldiers. David Akinin, Alex Arabov and Joel Wiznitzer received first place award in Miami's National History Day competition- for Miami's Best Documentary in 2007.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• world
• war
• II
• david
• akinin
• joel
• wiznitzer
• alex
• arabov
• jewish
• american
• soldier
• holocaust
• survivor
• wars
• documentary
• history

[Wehategod]

My Grandfather was drafted in 1944 and he experinced the US Army Anit-Semtisim . He was stationed in Alabama. His Drill Sgt. hated his gutz and forced to him to skin Chickens in the Mess hall till he passed out. However My Grandfather did wind up in the Battle of the Bulge. He served till 46 and then came home.

[davidakinin]

Wow! This is exactly what we are looking for to prove to the world that Jewish American soldiers are part of American History and suffered in the process. Is there a way to get in touch with your grandfather? Perhaps an interview?

[mangajo]

@davidakinin my grandpa was in stalag 17 for 1.5 years and his friend, who was jewish, was a fellow prisoner. one day the SS came and deported his friend who was never heard from again. however, there was a vermacht regular in the prison staff who befriended my grandpa because he had family in america, and who set about trying to prevent further deportations

[davidakinin]

@mangajo is your grandfather still alive? I'd love to interview him...

[TheImmortalWeapon]

@Wehategod not questioning your story (and i know this is 2 years old) but how was he serving till 46 whne the war ending in 45? Again, im sure i'm in the wrong here, im just curious ;D

[davidakinin]

@TheImmortalWeapon Soldiers were around for a while... Just like they are still in Irak

[Meymeygwis]

This guy is amazing.

[mop2mop]

im an irish catholic but like jews, there so dedicated to there religion, i dont se y ppl hav a bad view on them, its bullshit

[timberwolves03]

i'm french, i just watched Band of Brothers, now i'm watching this and i'm god dam thankful for all these ordinary guys who fought for freedom regardless of their religions.

[pgthinker007]

@fightrerrrr

By the way, I visited Arlington cemetary in Virginia and one near Lebanon, PA. There are crosses everywhere, but I saw only 3 Jewish graves so far, one Buddha, and two satan/witchcraft graves (as someone said).

[fightrerrrr]

Agree the few brave jews that fought. For the rest of you

scum who left your people to die I say

shame on you. The rest ran to america,

and other countries. SHAME SHAME SHAME

[mangajo]

@911Truthseekers3 dare i ask what the truth is

[mangajo]

@davidakinin unfortunately no he passed in the 90s, but keep up the great work. what i know is from stories he told my grandmother (jewish, though he was nothing), letters he wrote home, and a small diary he fashioned while inside the camp with letterhead, shoe leather, and string, plus other artif. he became most emotional when talking about his jewish friend as well as the evacuation march and the dead jews they encountered on the side of the road, which the guards forced them to clean up.

[TheImmortalWeapon]

@davidakinin kk, makes sense...soz lol (btw, Iraq, not irak...)