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Moshe Dayan: Israel's Controversial Hero

By Mordechai Bar-On

Book information

Publisher
Yale University Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9780300183252
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1134793 bytes)
Pages
224\262
Time added
2023-05-30 01:56:54

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Instantly recognizable with his iconic eye patch, Moshe Dayan (1915–1981) was one of Israel's most charismatic—and controversial—personalities. As a youth he earned the reputation of a fearless warrior, and in later years as a leading military tactician, admired by peers and enemies alike. As chief of staff during the 1956 Sinai Campaign and as minister of defense during the 1967 Six Day War, Dayan led the Israel Defense Forces to stunning military victories. But in the aftermath of the bungled 1973 Yom Kippur War, he shared the blame for operational mistakes and retired from the military. He later proved himself a principled and talented diplomat, playing an integral role in peace negotiations with Egypt. In this arresting biography, Mordechai Bar-On, Dayan's IDF bureau chief, offers an intimate view of Dayan's private life, public career, and political controversies, set against an original analysis of Israel's political environment from pre-Mandate Palestine through the early1980s. Drawing on a wealth of Israeli archives, accounts by Dayan and members of his circle, and firsthand experiences, Bar-On reveals Dayan as a man unwavering in his devotion to Zionism and the Land of Israel. Moshe Dayan makes a unique contribution to the history of Israel and the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict. CONTENTS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Chapter One. Wild Grass: Childhood and Teens Chapter Two. On the Path of Command Chapter Three. Back to Military Work Chapter Four. To the Top Chapter Five. Gathering Clouds Chapter Six. On the Edge of the International Storm Chapter Seven. On the Front Line Chapter Eight. The End of the Military Career Chapter Nine. Government and Other Battles Chapter Ten. The Six Day War Chapter Eleven. Occupation Policie Chapter Twelve. Controversies Chapter Thirteen. Yom Kippur Chapter Fourteen. In the Crucible Chapter Fifteen. “Shall the Sword Devour Forever?” Chapter Sixteen. Sunset Chapter Seventeen. Legacy NOTES INDEX JEWISH LIVES ALSO IN THE SERIES FORTHCOMING TITLES INCLUDE

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