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