The Arab-Israeli War, 1973
Subtitle: strategy, tactics & lessons
By: Johnny Mehta
Edition: 2nd Indian ed.
Publisher: Himalayan Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Israel-Arab War, 1973; Military History; Defenses
Description: In 1973 peace was shattered when the Egyptians launched their attack across the Suez Canal and the Syrians across the Golan Plateau taking Israel by surprise. How the Israeli defence forces managed to recover their strength and maintain their morale is the substance of this book.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Background, 1967-73; title: The Egyptian strategic concept; title: Strategic surprise and military deception; title: The Egyptians cross and attack; title: The Battle of Firdan and its aftermath; title: The Israeli canal crossing operation; title: The encirclement of the third army; title: The battle for the Golan Heights; title: The air war; title: The naval war; title: The lessons; title: Appendix I. The Agranat Commission report; title: Appendix II. The shock of technical surprise - the impact of new weapons.