Lee Mandel (Book order)

Lee Mandel Book order

Lee Mandel is a retired US Navy physician and historian whose writing delves into complex historical narratives and personal journeys. His work explores themes of conflict, belief, and the human spirit through meticulously researched biographies and fictional accounts. Mandel's approach combines his medical and historical expertise to offer profound insights into the lives of his subjects and the eras they inhabited.

A Pacifist at Iwo Jima

Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn from Pulpit to the U.S. Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle

270 pages
10 hours of reading

Set against the backdrop of World War II, a distinguished rabbi transforms from a pacifist scholar to a Navy chaplain following Pearl Harbor. As the first rabbi with the Marine Corps, he witnesses the harrowing battle of Iwo Jima. His experiences culminate in a powerful speech at the dedication of the 5th Marine Division cemetery, earning it the title of "the Gettysburg Address of World War II." The narrative explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on personal beliefs.