The Israeli Army in the Middle East Wars 1948-73

John Laffin

Osprey Publishing, Jul 29, 1982 - History - 48 pages

Israel assumes in advance that defeat in war means an end to the Jewish nation, and it wages war accordingly. This fact influences the Israeli approach to its army and to the strategy, tactics, training and conduct of war. Surrounded by hostile nations, Israel has fought six victorious wars between 1948 and 1973. For a force which began as an irregular, impoverished and improvised group, this is a formidable record. Backed by plenty of photographs and eight full page colour plates, this fine text examines the six wars fought between 1948–73, including the extraordinary Israeli victory of 1967.

Contents

• Section 1: 12
• Section 2: 24
• Section 3: 37

About the author

An expert in 20th century forces, John Laffin has written extensively on he Australian army as well as the conflict in the Middle East. His other title for Ospey in the Men-at-Arms series is MAA 123 The Australian Army at War 1899–1975.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Israeli Army in the Middle East Wars 1948-73; Men at Arms, 127
• Author: John Laffin
• Illustrated by: Mike Chappell
• Edition: 8, illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1982
• ISBN: 0850454506, 9780850454505
• Length: 48 pages
• Subjects: History / Military / General