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A Military History of Modern Israel (Praeger Security International)
A Military History of Modern Israel - Praeger Security International Author:Michael E. Williams Spanning more than a century, A Military History of Modern Israel chronicles the military events that shaped the nation of Israel within a focus on the uniqueness of the development of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), its particular ethos, and its symbiotic relationship with the people of Israel. A concise and up-to-date history, the book also o... more »utlines the maturation of the relationship between the IDF and the Israeli people, exploring how that relationship is perceived today and how it may change in the not-so-distant future.Written by a retired U.S. Marine officer and combat veteran who was stationed in Israel and partnered with Israeli forces, the book offers a soldier's perspective on and understanding of the IDF. It chronicles, as the author writes, "the story of a people historically dispossessed and preyed upon, who created their own means for security with the singular purpose of permitting them to live in peace."« less