Etzel Collection, Kidnapping of Judge Ralph Windham and Major H. I. Collins - Testimony and Newspaper Items (including years 1949 - 1987)
26.01.1947 - 24.02.1947
Reference Code : K 4 - 6/ 8
Archive:
Etzel Collection
Material status:
Scanned
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Description
Testimony by Judge Ralph Windham about his kidnapping from court seat by Etzel. Newspaper items about kidnapping of Judge Ralph Windham and Major H. I. Collins, in order to prevent hanging of Dov Gruner. Searches conducted following the kidnapping and curfew imposed in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. British ultimatum to impose absolute military rule in event the hostages are not returned.
Response of Jewish Agency to the kidnappings.
Release of the hostages and their testimony.
Correponsdence between Judge Windham and and Commander of the kidnappers Yishayahu Zamir, from 1963.