The Yom Kippur War

Never before has the Israeli experience in the Yom Kippur War been so sensitively and intricately documented . . . A seamless, riveting narrative [that is] both compelling and intelligent. --The Washington Post Book World The best general history of the Yom Kippur War. The writing is clear, compelling, and precise and offers a good understanding of both the military operations and the political developments. At both levels it was a fascinating war. . . .Outstanding. --Ha'aretz Rabinovich's extra efforts to get inside the minds of Arab generals are especially welcome. . . . sheds light on a conflict that altered the psychology and diplomacy of the Middle East down to the present day. --The New York Times Book Review Superbly written. . . . The Yom Kippur War is easily the best and most complete general history of the conflict. --Parameters Truly striking. Rabinovich's book is brilliant, sweeping and insightful. --Naval History As no one before, Abraham Rabinovich recounts the whole story of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, that most elusive round of the Arab-Israeli conflict. --Middle East Quarterly Superb. I have found few works of military history so difficult to put down. --Jerusalem Report Rabinovich displays his keen comprehension of military tactics and strategies with detailed, fast-paced accounts. His eye for political and diplomatic maneuverings is equally sharp. --History Book Club Impossible to put down. --Gershom Gorenberg, author of Days of Awe Its revelations are astonishing. Its prose is gripping. Its conclusions, richly documented and austerely objective, are intensely relevant to the Middle Eastern crisis of our own day. --Professor Howard M. Sachar, author of A History of Israel Abraham Rabinovich has written an exceptionally exciting book. --Professor Edward N. Luttwak The best general history of the Yom Kippur War. . . . Outstanding. --Ha'aretz Compelling and intelligent. A seamless, riveting narrative. . . . Never before has the Israeli experience in the Yom Kippur War been so sensitively and intricately documented. --The Washington Post Rabinovich's extra efforts to get inside the minds of Arab generals are especially welcome. . . . sheds light on a conflict that altered the psychology and diplomacy of the Middle East down to the present day. --The New York Times Book Review Superbly written. . . . The Yom Kippur War is easily the best and most complete general history of the conflict. --Parameters Truly striking. Rabinovich's book is brilliant, sweeping and insightful. --Naval History As no one before, Abraham Rebinovich recounts the whole story of the 1973 Yom Kipur War, that most elusive round of the Arab-Israeli conflict. --Middle East Quarterly Superb. I have found few works of military history so difficult to put down. --Jerusalem Report Rabinovich displays his keen comprehension of military tactics and strategies with detailed, fast-paced accounts. His eye for political and diplomatic maneuverings is equally sharp. --History Book Club Impossible to put down. --Gershom Gorenberg, author of Days of Awe Its revalations are astonishing. Its prose is gripping. Its conclusions, richly documented and austerely objective, are intensely trelevant to the Middle Eastern crisis of our own day. --Professor Howard M. Sachar, author of A History of Israel Abraham Rabinovich has written an exceptionally exciting book. --Professor Edward N. Luttwak The Yom Kippur War of 1973, exceeding in scope even the 1942 Battle of al-Alamein, has found its ideal chronicler. Abraham Rabinovich has long enjoyed a distinguished reputation for the acuity of his insights into Middle Eastern political and military issues. Nevertheless, while his earlier articles and books have been widely read and praised, the current volume may well be his magnum opus. Its revelations are astonishing. Its prose is gripping. Its conclusions, richly documented and austerely objective, are intensely relevant to the Middle Eastern crisis of our own day. --Howard M. Sachar, author of A History of Israel From the Rise of Zionism to Our Own Time As no one before, Abraham Rabinovich recounts the whole story of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, that most elusive round of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Based primarily on Israeli sources, his well-written history skillfully covers everything from the individual soldier s experience to the deep implications of the war. --Daniel Pipes, author of Miniatures: Views of Islamic and Middle Eastern Politics From the Hardcover edition.