A Journey to Winter 1984

Semi-war correspondent’s memoirs of Kheibar operation

The book cover is illustrating a combatant holding a microphone to interview. The book title is attractive in one way and arouses curiosity in other way. The word “correspondent” attracts attention. Public impression is that correspondents are courageous people stepping in perilous areas. Semi-war phrase turns on the curiosity. If a correspondent goes to war zones, He or she will be called war correspondent, There is a nicety in "semi-war" that could be found within the context

Necessity of oral history and its instances from the view of two journals

Translated by M. B. Khoshnevisan

According to Iranian Oral History website, two journals revolving around oral history and this method of research were released in Iran during this summer and autumn; the second issue of "The Professional Scientific Journal of Oral History" and the first issue of the magazine "Oral History of Mashhads Ferdowsi University"

Biography & Memoirs of Abdollah Maleki

“Kuhsalan Battle” & Kurdistan

All of those who defended the borders of Iran during the Holy Defense have memories that are subject to oblivion during time. Due to this very fact, recording their memories has become a necessity in recent years. “Kuhsalan Battle” has been compiled in light of this objective which includes the biography and reviews the memories of Commander in Chief Abdollah Maleki.

Publication of two books from the collection of oral history “Treasure”

80 hours interview to compile “Revolution of Colors” and “Born in Bahman”

“Treasure” is the name of a series of books published by Islamic Revolution Cultural Fronts Study Center in collaboration with Moaref Publication which focus on oral history of the Islamic Revolution Cultural Front. These series examine the impact of the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense on art and culture and the books are basically interviews with individuals active in these fields. These series which are categorized as oral history provide information on the first years of the revolution movement to date and also prominent and influential individuals and elites who have been active in these years. Two books of this series including “Revolution of Colors: oral history of Alireza Khaleghi” and “Born in Bahman: memoirs of Esfandiar Qarah Baghi” are presented below.

He Is Known By "A Seal of Markook"

The Story of a Young Kermanshahi Commander

The book name comes from one of book parts: "A Seal of Markook" . It is noted in a memory that once subject of the book to learn praying used Markook, a kind of local bread, as a seal. He is martyr Ebrahim Rostami (March 21, 1963-April 22, 1986), Support and Engineering commander of the war in Jihad of Construction of Kermanshah province; the book is his story. The book is in four chapters: chapter I: Ebrahim (authors memories); Chapter II: Ebrahim in memories (memories of relatives, neighbors, friends and comrades); Chapter III: Ebrahim in the mirror (individual characteristics of martyr Ebrahim Rostami in view of author); the final chapter: Ebrahim in documents and photos.

Review of "Jange Khakrizha (bulwarks war)" and "Va Dase Pati (by empty-handed)"

Memories of Resistance and Sacred Defence in a Border Province

"Jange Khakrizha" which was published includes Rahimzadeh Hodjattallahs memories of imposed war of Saddams army against Iran. This book is his repaying an obligation to Sacred Defense. After hearing The Leader words about importance of books and reading books and necessity of writing events and memories of Sacred Defense stick in his minds to write his memoirs. The result of the notification is the book "Jange Khakrizha".

Special issue "The Development of History Education" about the sacred defense released

The Office of Educational Technology and Publications of the Research and Planning Institution of the Education Ministry has released the issue 63 of the educational, analytical and information quarterly of "The Development of History Education" for the autumn of 1395 solar calendar (September 22 – December 20, 2016). The issue deals with the sacred defense and the Iraqi imposed war against Iran. The quarterly is available in 80 pages for the teachers, lecturers and students and contains various materials in the forms of notes, interviews and articles and book introductions.

"Mardane Mahtab (Moonlight Men)" and Anonymous jihadists

In the book "Mardane Mahtab" Some memories are also about jihadi activities in rural areas. Abbas Beigmohammadvand in part of his memoirs mentions it: "Jihad with conviction and heart was serving the villagers. Wherever we went we improved there. We formed in the village Islamic Councils. Livestock and poultry were vaccinated. Carpets and rugs Knitting has been agreed in principle and steps to improve the situation of the villagers were taken one after another. "

Introduction to Haj Hossein Yaganeh in “Red Crescent”

Memoirs of Aid Heroes

“Red Crescent” is an oral history book where Haj Hossein Yeganeh recounts his memories in aid management in the battlefield. However, in this book, based on his observations, the audience can feel the dominant spirit of the society in the days following the victory of the Islamic Revolution. It is also possible to note the different life style of the people following the memoirs of the narrator. The objectives pursued by the author and the narrator are what distinguish this book. The author is seeking to highlight identity crisis among the second generation of war immigrants and the narrator is trying to focus on the gallantry of the Hormozgan people during the Holy Defense.

Two Books from One Author

Memories of Two Martyrs

Mohammadali Aghamirzaei is one of authors in field of Sacred Defense who narrates history and memories of martyrs in his books. "Majnoone Hour" and "Ketabe (book) Ordibehesht" are also written by him. The first that is about Sardar (General) martyr Ali Hashemi, is dedicated for teenagers. The second book narrates life of martyr Gholamreza Kianpoor for adults.
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