| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Foreign military studies |
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Foreign military studies.
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| Contents |
Development of the defense concept in Western Sinai -- Initial blunders -- Ground forces in the defensive battle -- Air support for the ground forces -- The preemptive strike that wasn't |
| Summary |
In surprise attacks on Israel in October 1973, Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed ceasefire lines to enter the Israeli-held Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights, igniting what became known as the Yom Kippur War. In the north, Israel succeeded in blocking the Syrian advance, but in the south, it failed to achieve an operational decision in the defense campaign. In Soldier in the Sinai, mobile and armored warfare expert Major General Emanuel Sakal analyzes the operational and strategic decisions made by Israel''s political and military leadership and assesses the causes of the defense''s first-phas |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Israel. Tseva haganah le-Yiśraʼel -- Campaigns
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| SUBJECT |
Israel. Tseva haganah le-Yiśraʼel fast |
| Subject |
Israel-Arab War, 1973.
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HISTORY -- Middle East -- General.
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HISTORY -- Middle East -- Israel.
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Military campaigns
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tlamim, Moshe, translator
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| ISBN |
9780813150819 |
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0813150817 |
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1322059292 |
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9781322059297 |
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9780813150826 |
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0813150825 |
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9780813153315 |
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081315331X |
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