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History of Israel's War of Independence
Milstein, Uri; Sacks, Alan
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Description for History of Israel's War of Independence
Hardback. This book, based on newly classified material, describes the Jewish defense actions in the 1948 War of Independence. Milstein discloses the internal frictions among the Jewish commanders; the subsequent elevation of Ben Gurion to supreme command; and all the events-political and military-of the first month of war. Translator(s): Sacks, Alan. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 624.
This book, based on newly classified material, describes the Jewish defense actions in the 1948 War of Independence. Milstein discloses the internal frictions among the Jewish commanders; the subsequent elevation of Ben Gurion to supreme command; and all the events—political and military—of the first month of war. The book is singular in its critical method, in the vast number of documents consulted, and the thousands of interviews with people, many of whom have passed away. Instead of generalizations, the book analyzes in detail the determinant events during that first month. It is intended for scholars, students, and the general public. ... Read more
This book, based on newly classified material, describes the Jewish defense actions in the 1948 War of Independence. Milstein discloses the internal frictions among the Jewish commanders; the subsequent elevation of Ben Gurion to supreme command; and all the events—political and military—of the first month of war. The book is singular in its critical method, in the vast number of documents consulted, and the thousands of interviews with people, many of whom have passed away. Instead of generalizations, the book analyzes in detail the determinant events during that first month. It is intended for scholars, students, and the general public. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761807216
SKU
V9780761807216
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About Milstein, Uri; Sacks, Alan
Uri Milstein is Guest Professor in the Department of General Studies at Eliat College in Israel.
Reviews for History of Israel's War of Independence
These...volumes constitute the most important work of military historiography ever published on Israel's War of Independence. Milstein has produced a broad, honest, in-depth, well-documented study that goes far beyond anything else previously publishedin Israel or abroad.
Ha'aretz
Stands out for the author's reluctance to taint the evidence with political opinion, his desire to let the facts speak for ... Read more
Ha'aretz
Stands out for the author's reluctance to taint the evidence with political opinion, his desire to let the facts speak for ... Read more