World War II
In October 1944, under the leadership of Brigadier Ernest F. Benjamin, the brigade group was shipped to Italy and joined British Eighth Army in November which was engaged in the Italian Campaign under 15th Army Group.
The brigade group took part in the final offensive, fighting there against the German 4th Parachute Division commanded by Generalleutnant Trettner. In addition, they were represented among the liberating Allied units at a Papal audience. The Jewish brigade was then stationed in Tarvisio, near the border triangle of Italy, Yugoslavia, and Austria. They searched for survivors, provided survivors with aid, and assisted in their immigration to Israel. They played a key role in the Berihah's efforts to help Jews escape Europe for Palestine, a role many of its members were to continue after the Brigade disbanded. Among its projects was the education and care of the Selvino children.
In July 1945, the Brigade moved to Belgium and the Netherlands.
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