At the Decisive Point in the Sinai : Generalship in the Yom Kippur War

• Autore: Even Jacob
• Pubblicazione: Lexington : , : University Press of Kentucky, , 2017; ©2021
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (293 pages)
• Disciplina: 956.04842
• Soggetto topico: Israel-Arab War, 1973; Leadership
• Altri autori: MaozSimcha B
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: At 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: At the Decisive Point in the Sinai
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910826625203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Foreign Military Studies