The Egyptian strategy for the Yom Kippur war
Subtitle: an analysis
By: Dani Asher ; translated by Moshe Tlamim ; foreword by Shlomo Gazit.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9780786442539
Subjects: Israel-Arab War, 1973 -- Campaigns -- Egypt; Israel-Arab War, 1973 -- Decison making; Israel-Arab War, 1973 -- Egypt; Israel-Arab War, 1973 -- Participation, Soviet; Civil-military relations -- Egypt -- History -- 20th century; Strategy; Egypt -- Military policy; Egypt -- Military relations -- Soviet Union; Soviet Union -- Military relations -- Egypt
Work titles: Li-shebor et ha-ḳonseptsyah.
Description: "This volume examines the military strategy and issues that Egyptian war planners faced during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Of major interest is the relationship between the political and military leaders and how that affected the buildup and course of the conflict"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : the Egyptian military concept on the eve of the Yom Kippur war; title: The Egyptian army : from the six-day war to the end of the war of attrition; title: Israel's defense system on the Sinai front; title: Egypt prior to the Yom Kippur war : acceptance of the Soviet warfare doctrine; title: Potential problems in the campaign : planning the military solutions; title: The Soviet warfare doctrine and its application by the Egyptians.