War of Atonement by Chaim Herzog

War of Atonement by Chaim Herzog

“Certainly the best account of the war from the Israeli standpoint that has yet appeared or is likely to appear for some years to come” – New York Times Book Review ‘A scrupulously researched account... the most authoritative yet to have appeared’ – Financial Times This is the authoritative account of the Israeli Army’s performance in the bitter Yom Kippur War of 1973. The origins of the war in the turbulent history of competing powers in the Middle East are fully explored, as is the build-up of Arab forces that almost caught Israel by surprise, and the realisation of the Israeli leadership that they would once again have to fight against overwhelming odds for the survival of their state. A gripping narrative of the conflict itself, punctuated by firsthand accounts and interviews with combatants, The War of Atonement is full of drama and tales of inspirational bravery. An analysis of the political implications of the conflict bring this epic tale to a close. For this edition Chaim Herzog’s son, Brigadier General Michael Herzog, has written a new introduction which places the book in the context of his father’s achievements, today’s politicial situation and includes a revealing insight into the man himself. This is the most comprehensive work on a conflict that has had major implications for our own troubled times. About the Author Chaim Herzog served in the British Army in World War II and in the Israel Defence Forces. Later he became Director of Israeli Military Intelligence, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations and President of Israel. His other books include Battles of the Bible (co-authored with Mordechai Gichon), The Arab-Israeli Wars and his autobiography, Living History.

When this book was first published in 1975 it was widely acknowledged as one of the best accounts of the Yom Kippur War, and it still is* Jewish Book World *
…exciting, informative, and leads to a new understanding of how we arrived where we are today in the Middle East. * Model Armour *

Chaim Herzog was the sixth president of Israel, serving from 1983 to 1993. His other books include Battles of the Bible (coauthored with Mordechai Gichon) and his autobiography, Living History, published shortly before his death in 1997.

Michael Herzog, a retired brigadier general in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), is the son of Chaim Herzog and an Israel-based Milton Fine International Fellow of The Washington Institute. Over the past decade General Herzog has held senior positions in the office of Israel's minister of defense under several administrations. His published work at the Institute included the study, Iranian Public Opinion on the Nuclear Program: A Potential Asset for the International Community and the influential Foreign Affairs article Can Hamas Be Tamed?. He currently divides his time between Israel and Washington, DC.

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ISBN 13	9781935149132
ISBN 10	193514913X
Titel	War of Atonement
Autor	Chaim Herzog
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Casemate Publishers
Erscheinungsjahr	2010-02-01
Seitenanzahl	308
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