Cast a Giant Shadow: The Story of Mickey Marcus Who Died to Save Jerusalem

The First General Of Israel In 2,000 Years, He Brought West Point To The Middle East In this dramatic account of a colorful life is the warm and energetic personality of a courageous man, loved by nearly all who knew him. American to the core, Mickey Marcus after serving his country with distinction in World War II responded to the appeal of a beleaguered democracy in the Middle East and became one of the truly great heroes of modern Israel, the only soldier interred at West Point who was killed fighting under a foreign flag. First published in 1962, Kirk Douglas starred as the legendary Mickey, whose gravestone bears the quiet legend: Colonel David Marcus - a Soldier for All Humanity. Critical Comment: At long last, the gallant story of Mickey Marcus. May it be a light and inspiration to us all. David Ben-Gurion Fascinating, unforgettable. Hal Lehrman, N.Y. Times Books A rattling good yarn, presented with skill in clear, free-wheeling style - N.Y. Herald-Tribune Heart-warming and often thrilling. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Magnificent biography. Marcus emerges as a marvelous human being, in addition to having been a great military hero, in this splendidly-compiled story. Detroit Jewish News A wonderful book and a very important contribution. Leon Uris A powerfully told testament to a man's integrity and a woman's faith. Mickey Marcus represented the finest synthesis of patriotic Americanism and a meaningful Zionism. Rabbi Balfour Brickner, Stephen Wise Synagogue, New York Ted Berkman is a remarkable reporter and a brilliant writer whose biography breathes with the life of Mickey Marcus from preface to epilogue. Intermountain Jewish News (Denver) Truly a most touching biography. I would have missed something fine in life had I not read this absorbing history. I was thrilled. Major Gen. R.N. Danforth (retired), former Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy Easily the best story in a long time. Fast moving action, vivid word pictures, reading one cannot lay down till the end. A magnificent book, to be read twice and shared with others. New England Farmer