The Six Day War 1967: Jordan and Syria

The Six Day War 1967: Jordan and Syria
ISBN-10
1846033640
ISBN-13
9781846033643
Category
History
Pages
96
Language
English
Published
2009-11-24
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Author
Simon Dunstan

Description

Osprey's examination of Jordan and Syria's involvement in the Six Day War (1967). Following the lightning destruction of the Egyptian forces at the outbreak of the Six Day War, Israel turned to the forces of Jordan and Syria, with whom Egypt had signed a mutual-defence pact, and who had now entered the war. Jordan's army moved against West Jerusalem and central Israel, while Syria began shelling Israeli towns from the seemingly impregnable Golan Heights. The IDF's invasion of the Golan was as daring and successful as its more famous Egyptian victory, but its success in Jordan - taking the West Bank - sowed the seeds of its future troubles. Comprehensively illustrated with artwork, maps and battlefield views, this new history brings one of the most important of 20th century campaigns to life.

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