It has been a real hoot researching and learning about the possible use of seltzer as a form of aerial weaponry during the Israeli War of Independance.

The best place to start is:
Cast A Giant Shadow: The Story of Mickey Marcus Who Died to Save Jerusalem, by Ted Berkman. This is a really well researched and written book that serves as a wonderful tribute and biography of the American who served and died in the war and made a big difference.
The next place to go is:
How To Make A Jewish Movie, by Melville Shavelson. This is a hilarious account of his writing and directing of the film Cast a Giant Shadow, based on Berkman’s book. But before you read it be sure to rent:
Cast a Giant Shadow, the film. With a cast staring Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Yul Brynner, Frank Sinatra, Angie Dickinson, Topol and more, yo can’t lose, right? Or can you?
I speak about these sources extensively in my second podcast, offering sound clips from the movie and my interview with Shavelson himself.