The Davidka was a homemade Israeli mortar used in Safed and Jerusalem during the initial stages of the 1948 Israeli War of Independence. Its shells were reported to be extremely loud, but otherwise of little value, besides that of using fear tactics against the Arab forces. Due to their extreme noise and horrific explosions, they proved particularly useful in scaring away Arab forces, despite the fact that they were very inaccurate. It is nominally classified as a 3 inch (76.2 mm) mortar, although the shell was considerably larger.
Six Davidkas were manufactured in all, and two were given to each of the Palmach's three brigades (Harel, Yiftach, and HaNegev). One was used by the Yiftach Brigade in the battle for Safed, which now stands in square in Safed. Another stands in Jerusalem's Davidka Square, memorializing the Harel Brigade's participation in the battle for Jerusalem.
Six Davidkas were manufactured in all, and two were given to each of the Palmach's three brigades (Harel, Yiftach, and HaNegev). One was used by the Yiftach Brigade in the battle for Safed, which now stands in square in Safed. Another stands in Jerusalem's Davidka Square, memorializing the Harel Brigade's participation in the battle for Jerusalem.
Takes its name from The Davidka Mortar Memorial. Also known as Herut Square. A central location in downtown Jerusalem, situated across the Clal Building. The Davidka Square across Jaffa Road, can be seen from the Clal Building.
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The Davidka Mortar Memorial on the Davidka Square (also known as Herut Square; junction of Yafo street and Nevi'im street). The inscription on the stone is from the Book of Isaiah 37:35, translating as "For I will defend this city to save it".
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