LEADER 03379nam 22004813 450 001 9910826625203321 005 20230626084631.0 035 $a(CKB)4330000000525458 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30373948 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30373948 035 $a(Exl-AI)30373948 035 $a(EXLCZ)994330000000525458 100 $a20230626d2017 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAt the Decisive Point in the Sinai $eGeneralship in the Yom Kippur War 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aLexington :$cUniversity Press of Kentucky,$d2017. 210 4$dİ2021. 215 $a1 online resource (293 pages) 225 1 $aForeign Military Studies 311 08$a9780813169576 311 08$a0813169577 327 $aIntro -- Half title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- List of Abbreviations -- Authors' Note -- 1. The Order and the Division: From Call-Up to Assembly -- 2. The IDF's "Day of Infamy" -- 3. The Twice-Blessed Day: The Events of Tuesday, October 9 -- 4. On the Defensive, October 10-14 -- 5. The Egyptian Attack, October 14 -- 6. The Crossing Battle, Part 1: Preliminaries -- 7. The Crossing Battle, Part 2: The Night of October 15-16 -- 8. The Crossing Battle, Part 3: October 16 and the Night of October 16-17 -- 9. The Crossing Battle, Part 4: From the Morning of October 17 to the Night of October 17-18 -- 10. Eight Days: October 18-25, 1973 -- 11. "Better Is the End of a Thing Than the Beginning Thereof" (Eccles. 7:8) -- Appendix A: Main Secondary Senior Commanders and Staff Officers -- Appendix B: The Bridgehead Compound -- Appendix C: Biographical and Career Highlights -- Bibliography -- Index. 330 $aAt the Decisive Point in the Sinai is a detailed account of military leadership during the Yom Kippur War, focusing on the role of division commanders at the senior field command level. Written by Major General Jacob Even and Colonel Simcha Maoz, both of whom served in the Israeli Defense Forces, the book explores the strategic and tactical challenges faced by General Ariel Sharon's 143rd Division. It delves into the operational surprise experienced by Israeli forces and the subsequent adaptation required to counter the Egyptian military strategy. The narrative emphasizes the critical decision-making processes involved in transitioning from defensive to offensive operations, particularly highlighting the pivotal crossing of the Suez Canal. This work aims to educate military professionals and students on the complexities of warfare leadership, offering insights into the responsibilities and impact of senior officers. It is intended for an audience interested in military history and theory, providing a comprehensive analysis of the Yom Kippur War's battlefield dynamics.$7Generated by AI. 410 0$aForeign Military Studies 606 $aIsrael-Arab War, 1973$7Generated by AI 606 $aLeadership$7Generated by AI 615 0$aIsrael-Arab War, 1973. 615 0$aLeadership. 676 $a956.04842 700 $aEven$b Jacob$01605876 701 $aMaoz$b Simcha B$01605877 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910826625203321 996 $aAt the Decisive Point in the Sinai$93931360 997 $aUNINA