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

Paperback • 2002 • English

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

By Martin Van Creveld

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About the book

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-Isr...Show more

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9781586481551

Publisher

PublicAffairs

Published year

2002

Language

English

Original title

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

Format

Paperback

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