"Mila 18" is a historical fiction novel by Leon Uris. The story is set in Warsaw, Poland during World War II and follows a group of Jewish resistance fighters who are fighting against the Nazi occupation. The title refers to the address of an apartment building in the Jewish ghetto where a group of Jewish fighters have set up a headquarters. Among them is Andrei Androfski, a former soldier who has taken on a leadership role in the resistance. As the Nazis intensify their efforts to eliminate the Jewish population, the fighters in the apartment building must use all their resources and ingenuity to survive and protect the people in their care. The novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and the human capacity for resistance in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is a powerful and moving tribute to the Jewish fighters who resisted the Nazi occupation and a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in times of extreme hardship.
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