The Arab-Israeli wars

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Israel was born in battle. No sooner had independence been declared than seven Arab armies invaded the tiny, nascent state -- bent on its destruction. The tragedy of the Middle East had begun. This book tells the story of Israel's epic struggle to survive, through the vicissitudes, mistakes, triumphs and tragedies of four wars. It provides a blow-by-blow account of one of history's most bitter and enduring conflicts -- Arab versus Jew. As well as describing each campaign in absorbing and incisive fasion -- replete with desperate defensive actions against massive odds in isolated settlements, high-speed armored battles and breath-taking strategy, with the human elements of daring and self-sacrifice -- Herzog highlights the personal and political struggles that have determined the course of Middle East history. - Jacket flap.

First Sentence

As Britain prepared to withdraw her forces in May 1948, and as the Jewish community in Palestine braced itself for the inevitable Arab onslaught, there emerged a factor that was to influence Israel's military considerations throughout the initial part of the War of independence.

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Other Editions

• The Arab-Israeli wars: war and peace in the Middle EastVintage Books1984-01-01
• The Arab-Israeli warsRandom House, c1982.1982-01-01
• The Arab-Israeli warsArms and Armour Press1982-01-01
• The Arab-Israeli warsHardcoverRandom House1982-01-01
• The Arab-Israeli warsMethuen1982-01-01
• The Arab-Israeli WarsVintage1983-12-12