Nathan and the Lions of Lodz
Fighting Against the Occupation
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.
About the Author :
Edgar Miskin has spent most of his working life as an accountant, both in private practice and in commerce, including some years as Financial Controller in a large aircraft company. He was a British Army Officer in World War II, and has been a lifeguard, a center lathe operator in an engineering factory, a film actor, and a real estate developer. However, if he had to do it over again, he would probably choose to be an antiquarian, in line with his interests in ancient history and languages as well as anthropology and archaeology. Edgar is also the author of The Exchange, Illegal Journey, and The Sage of Nathan, a continuation of Nathan and the Lions of Lodz.
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Fighting Against the Occupation
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.
About the Author :
Edgar Miskin has spent most of his working life as an accountant, both in private practice and in commerce, including some years as Financial Controller in a large aircraft company. He was a British Army Officer in World War II, and has been a lifeguard, a center lathe operator in an engineering factory, a film actor, and a real estate developer. However, if he had to do it over again, he would probably choose to be an antiquarian, in line with his interests in ancient history and languages as well as anthropology and archaeology. Edgar is also the author of The Exchange, Illegal Journey, and The Sage of Nathan, a continuation of Nathan and the Lions of Lodz.
