About a year ago, Life Magazine made its archive of 10 million photos available online. Ben Atlas has sifted through the collection and pulled out images related to Israel in 1948, particularly the War of Independence.
LIFE in Israel in 1948 – Part 1
LIFE in Israel in 1948 – Part 2
LIFE in Israel in 1948 – Part 3
This is a fantastic collection that proves the old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”
You can search the archive yourself with Google if you add “+source:life” to your search. So, for instance, you might try these searches:
Jerusalem in 1940s (176 images)
Palestine in 1940s (200 images)
Israel in 1940s (200 images)
The story of the birth of modern Israel is one of the most remarkable tales of the 20th century. There are many books on the subject, but one I have enjoyed several times is O Jerusalem, a classic which is also available in audiobook format (22 CDs for $20 from Amazon). I listened to the book this summer and profited greatly.
HT: David Reagan
