I've reposted that a few places, I lived there through the 1980s. There were always rumors that a hidden "slick" was still around, but try as I might, I wasn't lucky enough to find it.
Wonder if there is an english translation available? There were Mausers, MP40 and a Thompson. In milkcans thinking Haganah or Irgunist cashe. Lesson in how not to hide them.
New on the site wonderful stuff
Jackson
It was definitely Haganah, not Irgun. Tough to really tell if they were stashed properly, they were under the water table for over 50 years. As you can see, roots broke through and flooded the vault. Those weapons might have been fine into the 1990s.
No translation available...unless you want to visit and sit with me!
I have a personal link to this era of Israeli history. My paternal Great Uncle - Captain John Carr of the Royal Army Service Corps - was killed when the Irgun blew up the Goldsmith Officers Club in Jerusalem on 1st March 1947:
lol I would come listen in a heartbeat. But work and my wife wouldn't like it very well. Why do you say "definitely Haganah, not Irgun"? Excellent point about the roots.
Thanks
Jackson
I guess I wasn't clear, but I lived for 5 years in that exact kibbutz, Ein HaShofet. Each kibbutz had specific political roots, and Ein HaShofet was affiliated with the political movement that was linked to the Haganah. The Irgun was more of a city organization.
Essentially, 3 guys were tasked with stashing the stuff in case the front lines collapsed and the center of the country was in danger. At the end of the war, the 3 decided to keep the cache intact as the future of the country remained in doubt. Why they kept the secret so long I do not know, but there were always rumors of an undiscovered "slick'. I dreamed of finding it...in vain. Finally, one was left, the little bushy-haired old guy. He decided to let the secret out before he died. His son is one of the speakers, he was a bit upset his Dad never told him.
I believe I would of been a 'bit' upset with Dad too. Thanks for the information, I have always been very interested in the history of Israel. Still hope to go there someday. I was accepted for the Youth Aylia (Spelling?) when I was a senior in high school but went into the Navy instead.
Wouldn't you love to know the 'travels' of that Thompson?
Jackson
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