The War of Atonement
The Inside Story of the Yom Kippur War
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Publisher Description
This is the authoritative account of the Israeli army’s performance in the bitter Yom Kippur War of 1973. The origins of the war amid the turbulent history of competing powers in the Middle East are fully explored, as is the build-up of Arab forces that almost inexplicably caught Israel by surprise. The author then provides 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, as Israel defied the odds to defeat the two-pronged invasion. 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 an introduction which places the book in the context of his father’s achievements and gives 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.
Customer Reviews
Great book despite OCR mistakes
It’s a great book but it looks like this version was created from scanning a printed version. Most of the times you see the word dose or dear, it’s meant to be close or clear.
The book itself makes for a great read. At times it goes into a level of detail that may not be very meaningful for the average reader but it also pulls back enough to explain the gist of the narrative. A great source into understanding the politics and background to the lead up and during the war as well.