The Edge of the Sword: Israel’s War of Independence, 1947-1949

By: and

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis
First published in 1961, this detailed Israeli military history book covering the years 1947-49 book begins with the tensions of the British Mandate period in Palestine, including the international debates over proposed boundaries for the new Jewish state, and examines the chaos that followed the British evacuation, the invasion of five Arab armies supported by guerrilla fighters inside Israel, the defeat of the Arab armies, and the signing of armistice agreements at Rhodes. It surveys the strength, weaknesses, equipment and manpower of Jewish and Arab forces and describes the strategies and tactics used in operations launched by all sides, together with the results of the battles that led to Israel’s pre-1967 borders.“In splendidly crisp, frugal but always fluent narrative, Col. Netanel Lorch relates how Israel won her life with ‘The Edge of the Sword.’ It is an apt title for this masterly deployment of bare facts, devoid of speculative afterthoughts, almost devoid of comment...I rate this book a splendid job of work, absorbing to a student of war, a fit memorial to heroic events passing comprehension.”—The New York Times“...minute in its detail, meticulous in its completeness, matter of fact in its style...but, professional objectivity notwithstanding, he offers a penetrating insight into the passions and purposes that underlay this struggle.”—Herbert Kupferberg, The New York Herald Tribune“Lorch...was fortunate in holding a position in which he was able to obtain and sift much data not normally available to the public. This he has done admirably...It is a timely, comprehensive book...clearly a must for the bookshelf of everyone who takes an interest in military matters or in the Middle East.”—Edgar O’Ballance, The Spectator, LondonRichly illustrated with numerous photos.
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781787206397
Publisher:
Valmy Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Valmy Publishing
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

No Rating Yet