The Sword and the Olive A Critical History of the Israeli Defense Force
| Author/creator | Van Creveld, Martin Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : PublicAffairs New York : Perseus Books Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 448 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation <div>Combining razor-sharp analysis with dramatic narrative, vivid portraits of soldiers and commanders with illuminating discussions of battle tactics and covert actions, <i>The Sword and the Olive</i> traces the history of the IDF from its beginnings in Palestine to today. The book also goes beyond chronology to wrestle with the political and ethical struggles that have shaped the IDF and the country it serves—struggles that are manifesting themselves in the recent tragic escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Often revisionist in attitude, surprising in many of its conclusions, this book casts new light on the struggle for peace in the Middle East.</div> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781586481551 |
| ISBN | 158648155X (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781586481551 |
| Stock number | 00137407 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |