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First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 247 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Wild grass: childhood and teens -- On the path of command -- Back to military work -- To the top -- Gathering clouds -- On the edge of the international storm -- On the front line -- The end of the military career -- Government and other battles -- The Six Day war -- Occupation policies -- Controversies -- Yom Kippur -- In the crucible -- "Shall the sword devour forever?" -- Sunset -- Legacy. |
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Instantly recognizable with his iconic eye patch, Moshe Dayan (1915-1981) was one of Israel's most charismatic-and controversial-personalities. As a youth he earned the reputation of a fearless warrior, and in later years as a leading military tactician, admired by peers and enemies alike. As chief of staff during the 1956 Sinai Campaign and as minister of defense during the 1967 Six Day War, Dayan led the Israel Defense Forces to stunning military victories. But in the aftermath of the bungled 1973 Yom Kippur War, he shared the blame for operational mistakes and retired from the government. He later proved himself a principled and talented diplomat, playing an integral role in peace negotiations with Egypt. In this memorable biography, Mordechai Bar-On, Dayan's IDF bureau chief, offers an intimate view of Dayan's private life, public career, and political controversies, set against an original analysis of Israel's political environment from pre-Mandate Palestine through the early 1980s. Drawing on a wealth of Israeli archives, accounts by Dayan and members of his circle, and firsthand experiences, Bar-On reveals Dayan as a man unwavering in his devotion to Zionism and the Land of Israel. Moshe Dayan makes a unique contribution to the history of Israel and the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict.-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Dayan, Moshe, 1915-1981.
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Generals -- Israel -- Biography.
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Statesmen -- Israel -- Biography.
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Arab-Israeli conflict -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780300149418 alkaline paper |
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0300149417 alkaline paper |
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