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Joseph Trumpeldor (~~1880–1920~~) ~~is celebrated as~~ a Zionist ~~icon~~ and hero~~, embodying~~ the ~~ideals of~~ courage, ~~sacrifice~~, and dedication to ~~the~~ Jewish homeland. ~~A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from~~ his ~~heroic service~~ in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to ~~fight~~, ~~to his pivotal role~~ in founding the Zion Mule Corps and ~~leading the defense of~~ Tel ~~Hai—cemented~~ his ~~legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His~~ famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, ~~have immortalized him~~ as ~~a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative~~ of resilience and ~~commitment to the Land of Israel~~.

'''Joseph Trumpeldor''' (November 21, 1880 – March 1, 1920) was a Russian-born Zionist activist, soldier, and pioneer, widely revered as a hero in the Zionist movement for his courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to establishing a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel. Renowned for his bravery in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to serve, Trumpeldor also demonstrated remarkable kindness, organizing aid and education for fellow prisoners of war in Japan and treating those around him with compassion and respect. His leadership in founding the Zion Mule Corps during World War I and defending Tel Hai in 1920, coupled with his famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, cemented his legacy as an enduring symbol of Jewish resilience and self-defense.

== Early Life ==

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	Joseph Trumpeldor (~~1880–1920~~) ~~is celebrated as~~ a Zionist ~~icon~~ and hero~~, embodying~~ the ~~ideals of~~ courage, ~~sacrifice~~, and dedication to ~~the~~ Jewish homeland. ~~A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from~~ his ~~heroic service~~ in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to ~~fight~~, ~~to his pivotal role~~ in founding the Zion Mule Corps and ~~leading the defense of~~ Tel ~~Hai—cemented~~ his ~~legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His~~ famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, ~~have immortalized him~~ as ~~a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative~~ of resilience and ~~commitment to the Land of Israel~~.		'''Joseph Trumpeldor''' (November 21, 1880 – March 1, 1920) was a Russian-born Zionist activist, soldier, and pioneer, widely revered as a hero in the Zionist movement for his courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to establishing a Jewish homeland in the Land of Israel. Renowned for his bravery in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to serve, Trumpeldor also demonstrated remarkable kindness, organizing aid and education for fellow prisoners of war in Japan and treating those around him with compassion and respect. His leadership in founding the Zion Mule Corps during World War I and defending Tel Hai in 1920, coupled with his famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, cemented his legacy as an enduring symbol of Jewish resilience and self-defense.

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==