Fighting Back

Fighting Back tells the story of Stan Andrews, a WWII veteran and American Jew who volunteers to join the Israeli Air Force during Israel's 1948 war of independence. A former artist, writer, and Pacific War combat veteran, Andrews leaves his comfortable life in Los Angeles to take part in the fight against Arab invasion, making a lasting impact in the early days of the Israeli Air Force. The book offers a compelling look at a surprising volunteer's journey from complacency to combat heroism without revealing specific plot details.