Israeli Soldier vs Syrian Soldier

Golan Heights 1967–73

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Description

Bound to appeal to all those interested in the evolving nature of warfare during the Arab–Israeli conflict, this fully illustrated study pits the soldiers of Israel and Syria against one another, analysing how the lessons learned changed the tactics and approach on both sides.

Israel seized the strategically critical Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War in an audacious and determined operation, yet when the Yom Kippur War broke out the Israeli military were exposed by the effectiveness of the newly confident and dangerous Syrian army. In the Golan only luck, herculean Israeli efforts and tactical misjudgements by the Syrians were to allow the Israelis to maintain control.

In this book, three pivotal encounters in the Golan are assessed, supported by artwork, maps and photographs, tracking how both sides' forces evolved over the period.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The opposing sides
Combat 1
Combat 2
Combat 3
Analysis
Aftermath

Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published Jun 16 2016
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781472813312
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 30 b/w; 28 col
Series Combat
Short code CBT 18
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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David Campbell

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Illustrator

Johnny Shumate

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