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Israel's Lightning Strike - The Raid on Entebbe 1976

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Raid

Last Stocked on 4/27/2018

Product Info

Title
Israel's Lightning Strike - The Raid on Entebbe 1976
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Simon Dunstan
Publish Year
2009
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147414238
MFG. Part #
OSPRAID002
Type
Softcover
Series
RAID2

Description

The Israeli Special Forces’ operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. On 27 June 1976, four terrorists – two of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and two of the German Baader-Meinhof terrorist group – highjacked a passenger jet and forced a landing in Entebbe, Uganda. Here they were met by reinforcements, and – although releasing a few hostages – transferred all the Jewish and Israeli prisoners to the terminal building. As Idi Amin’s assistance to the terrorists became increasingly clear, the Israeli government began preparations for a military assault. The element of surprise was crucial; never before had such a large-scale raid at such a long distance been successfully undertaken. This is the incredible story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat, in a triumph of sheer audacity and nerve. A compelling book chronicling an incredible moment in history.