We can read Mel Young's volume as a way of honoring those Jewish dead who answered the call of North and South and made the ultimate sacrifice. * American Jewish Archives Journal *
An engrossing study of Jewish Americana. Useful for both the circulating and reference collections. * AJL Newsletter *
...an indispensable researcher's tool, and a'must' for the library of anyone who is interested in Jewish American history, or is a Civil War 'Buff'. * Michigan Jewish History *
The author has done a commendable job of researching the topic. This volume can be recommended to Jewish Civil War buffs and students of Jewish history. * Civil War News *
Young has truly said Kaddish in his own way by reverently retelling the often forgotten stories of the Jews who died fighting for the North and South. * Civil War News *
The importance of this book lies in the fact that it fills a gap in the history of American Jews....The book also features personal letters as well as official testimonies. Thus, Young has compiled a record that adds to materials documenting human aspects of the Civil War. * CHOICE *
An engrossing study of Jewish Americana. Useful for both the circulating and reference collections. * AJL Newsletter *
...an indispensable researcher's tool, and a'must' for the library of anyone who is interested in Jewish American history, or is a Civil War 'Buff'. * Michigan Jewish History *
The author has done a commendable job of researching the topic. This volume can be recommended to Jewish Civil War buffs and students of Jewish history. * Civil War News *
Young has truly said Kaddish in his own way by reverently retelling the often forgotten stories of the Jews who died fighting for the North and South. * Civil War News *
We can read Mel Young's volume as a way of honoring those Jewish dead who answered the call of North and South and made the ultimate sacrifice. * American Jewish Archives Journal *
...thoughtful, sensitive and fascinating accounts.... * St. Louis Jewish Light *
...told lovingly, reverently....Included within Young's study are letters, battle reports, maps, newspaper accounts, photographs of gravestones and individuals, military service records and Jewish Medal of Honor winners. A masterful attempt is made to frame each death in the general circumstances of the war.... * America's Civil War *
Mel Young's work should be given to every American Jewish child. They need to know that in our nation's most difficult days, fighting Jews were there. * The Jewish Veteran *
Having served as the VII Corps Jewish Chaplain during Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm, I have come to appreciate more acutely the role of the Jewish soldier in combat operations. Mel Young's portrait... has brought to light an important segment of American Jewish history.... -- Kenneth J. Leinwand, Chaplain (Major) U.S. Army, VII Corps Jewish Chaplain * The Jewish Veteran *
...a unique contribution... -- Alain D. Satin, Hebrew Union College * The Jewish Veteran *
