Avigdor Kahalani

The Heights of Courage

A Tank Leader's War on the Golan

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In October 1973, the State of Israel was invaded by Egyptian and Syrian forces. Despite early losses, Israel managed to outfight its opponents. The brief and bloody Yom Kippur War stands as a unique chapter in modern military history. Fought primarily by tank units, the war became a story not only of battle strategy and tactics, but also one of human discipline, endurance and sacrifice. While many historians have chronicled the events of the Yom Kippur War, few have been seasoned by actual combat. Avigdor Kahalani, commander of a tank battalion on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War, describes this experience in The Heights of Courage. Beginning with a description of the initial Syrian offensive, he recounts the personal endeavors of his men, their fears and their ambitions, as well as their emotional and physical hardships. His stark account traces the efforts of the Israel Armored Corps as they struggle to overcome extreme difficulties and setbacks. The author describes their ultimate penetration into enemy territory and their approach to within forty kilometers of Damascus.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 1984
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9780313245435
• ISBN-10: 0313245436
• Artikelnr.: 25562546

Autorenporträt

AVIGDOR KAHALANI, a war hero, commanded the 7th Brigade, an Israeli tank battalion, during the Yom Kippur War. Now retired and serving in the reserve forces, he headed Israel's General Staff College until recently. He now oversees the Amal Network of 93 vocational schools, enrolling 13,000 Israeli youths and adults.

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Foreword by Donn A. Starry Preface by Major General Israel Tal Introduction The Soldiers September 26
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Morning September 26
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Afternoon September 27
1973 September 28
1973 September 29
1973 September 30
1973 October 1
1973 October 2
1973 October 3 and 4
1973 October 5
1973 October 6
1973--Day of Atonement
Morning October 6
1973--Day of Atonement
Afternoon October 6
1973--Day of Atonement
Evening October 6
1973--Night June 6
1967 October 6
1973--Midnight October 7
1973--Morning October 7
1973--Afternoon/Night October 8
1973--Day October 8
1973--Night October 9
1973--Morning October 9
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1973 October 11
1973--Morning October 11
1973--Afternoon October 11
1973--Evening October 12
1973--Morning October 12
1973--Afternoon The Last Days: October 13-23
1973 The Last 24 Hours--October 24
1973 The Last Salute Index