Talk:Mickey Marcus

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Ironically, as a mostly assimilated English-speaking American Jew, Marcus knew very little Hebrew. A few hours before the cessation of hostilities on June 11, 1948 he left his position late at night near Jerusalem, and was confronted by a nervous young Israeli soldier who spoke no English who demanded that Marcus reveal his identity. In the confusion, the sentry shot Marcus and killed him, in what must surely be one of history's great ironies.

One use of irony is OK, but two? The first use, yes, but I think the second is out of place. Is friendly fire ironic? --Feitclub 04:20, Sep 10, 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Request references for Israeli military career

There is much unsourced material in this article but can someone please provide references for the following:

... the United States War Department granted leave to Colonel Marcus, who was a reservist, provided Marcus disguised his name and rank to avoid problems with the British Mandate of Palestine.

Under the name "Michael Stone" in keeping with the understanding of the U.S. government ...

Thanks. --DieWeibeRose 06:43, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Add 'citation needed' templates to article.--DieWeibeRose 02:44, 23 February 2006 (UTC)