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The Sword And The Olive: A Critical History Of The Israeli Defense Force

By Martin van Creveld

Book information

Publisher
PublicAffairs
Year
2002
ISBN
158648155X, 9781586481551
Open Library ID
OL8820563M
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (1783635 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
448\0
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

Combining razor-sharp analysis with dramatic narrative, vivid portraits of soldiers and commanders with illuminating discussions of battle tactics and covert actions, The Sword and the Olive traces the history of the IDF from its beginnings in Palestine to today. The book also goes beyond chronology to wrestle with the political and ethical struggles that have shaped the IDF and the country it serves—struggles that are manifesting themselves in the recent tragic escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Often revisionist in attitude, surprising in many of its conclusions, this book casts new light on the struggle for peace in the Middle East.

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