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The Six-Day War

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In a rather short book, the political and military aspects of the events surrounding the Middle East War of 1967 are well examined. Amazingly enough; enjoyable reading .

The most engaging nonfiction I have spent time with in more years than I care to remember.

This book is heavily pro-Israel, so don't expect it to be otherwise. That said, it is an exhilarating and detailed story of how David slayed at least two Goliaths in a war fought at an incredible pace over the course of just six days. The key to victory was the IAF's complete destruction of the Egyptian air force, at the very outset of the war. The detailed description of how this was done is alone worth the price of admission. I was there in June of 1967. This book captures something of the national euphoria which followed the war.

Excellent journalistic history of the Six-Day-War. A must read for those with a serious interest in either Military History or the events related to the 1967 war in the Middle East. Makes fascinating, almost riveting reading even for those otherwise not particularly interested in military history.