David Campbell

Israeli Paratroopers 1954-2016 (eBook, PDF)

Illustrator: Dennis, Peter

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

From the creation of the first volunteer paratroop unit shortly after the birth of Israel and of the Israeli Defense Force, this arm of service has been recognized as elite. They have also been the first choice for daring special missions, and it is mainly from their ranks that Israel's Special Forces units have been recruited. A unique aspect of the Israeli military is the cross-posting of officers from the airborne, armoured and other units, to ensure that all unit commanders share their aggressive qualities and thorough understanding of the capabilities of all arms. In this way the influence of the paratroop arm has been out of proportion to its size.

This fully illustrated study is a complete history of Israeli paratroopers from its creation to the present day, including relevant developments in their role and organization, as well as their achievements and setbacks in conflicts such as the Six Days War and Yom Kippur War.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472827692
• Artikelnr.: 54535561

Autorenporträt

David Campbell has worked as a freelance news media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare and the genesis of the 'military revolution'. He lives in Southsea, UK.

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
overview / Origins, recruitment & training
place in Israeli culture / Doctrine
borrowed ideas, development through experience
strategic role & tactical employment
impact throughout the IDF / Campaign history: 1956 Sinai War
1967 Six
Day War
1973 Yom Kippur War / Special operations: the War of Attrition
Entebbe
Operation 'Litani' / Lebanon, 1982
2000 & 2006
present / The intifadas / Select Bibliography