Social Sciences
8 years ago

New book reveals military strategies and failures in 1948 Palestine war.

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War in Palestine 1948: Strategy and Diplomacy
Avraham Sela

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The book "War in Palestine 1948: Strategy and Diplomacy" by David Tal provides a detailed military history of the 1948 war in Palestine. It focuses on the Arab-Jewish conflict and the subsequent international war, analyzing military strategies and outcomes. The book highlights the challenges faced by both sides, such as the shift from guerrilla to regular warfare for the Jewish forces and the reluctance of Arab armies to engage fully. Despite some successes, the IDF struggled against regular Arab forces, with only King Abdallah of Jordan seeking territorial gains. Overall, the book sheds light on the military dynamics of the 1948 war and its impact on the region.