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Israeli Paratroopers 1954-2016

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: General Military - Modern

Last Stocked on 10/16/2023

Product Info

Title
Israeli Paratroopers 1954-2016
Publisher
Category
Author
David Campbell
Publish Year
2018
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147736151
MFG. Part #
OSPELI224
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI224

Description

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, armored 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.