Jüdische Flieger im Kriege, ein Blatt der Erinnerung

The volume gathers the lives of Jewish men and women who took to the skies during the great conflict of the early twentieth century. By presenting letters, service records and personal recollections, it aims to let a new generation hear how these aviators served side by side with their comrades, faced danger with determination, and earned recognition for bravery. The book also frames their stories as a response to lingering stereotypes, offering concrete examples of duty and sacrifice that challenge antisemitic narratives.

Before turning to the modern war, the author recalls earlier scholarship that documented Jewish participation in the Napoleonic and later 19th‑century battles, citing official Prussian reports that counted dozens of Jewish soldiers in each corps and noting several award‑winning officers. Building on that foundation, the present collection documents the wartime experiences of pilots, their training, combat missions and the honors they received, providing a concise yet vivid portrait of a community contributing fully to the national effort.