I'm looking for any good books on.......

Due to the fact I never read a book in this area I'm asking anyone here who has and could recommend a book or books, main two areas The Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War.

Price range up to £20 and must be a good solid read which is well written.

 

Good grief has no one read any books in this area I'm shocked

Well looks like the old fashion way take a chance and hope it's good.

 

I have read stuff about the IAF during the wars but it was not very balanced and the photos were censured alot. I have read nothing from the Arab point of view. After so many years you would think they would release alittle more information but if they have they kept it quiet.

 

I was thinking about anouther item related to the 1967 war that is hard to get accurate information on and that is the IAF attacking the spy ship USS Liberty. A very sorry story for the treatment of US sailors by it's own government.

 

This is not a book but it has good information on the air war of 1973.

Air Operations During The 1973 Arab-Israeli War And The Implications For Marine

 

err well not on the six day war of anything but a good read is band of brothers by steven ambrose i think his name is its about the 506th parachute regiment and its battle throughout the war including d-day operation market garden, bastonge and taking hitler's eagle nest

 

six days by jeremy bowen covers the six day war day by day and is good. warrior statesman is a bio of moshe dayan and covers both your queries.lastly and best the yomkippur war by general avraham adan who, commanded a armored divison during the war. hope this helps.

 

for a good introduction on this subject i suggest both Arab Armies of the Middle East Wars 1948-1973 by John Laffin and Mike Chappell or The Israeli Armies of the Middle East Wars by John Laffin and Mike Chappell. There are two volumes to each but I suggest the 48-72 series. The Men at Arms Series is just a good start.

 

Richard. You might like to read,

The 1973 Arab-Israeli War: The Albatross of Decisive Victory Dr.George W. Gawrych
http://www-cgsc.army.mil/carl/resources/csi/content.asp#1973

It is an online PDF That you can download .

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Or,

Key to the Sinai, the Battles for Abu Agelia in the 1956 and 1967 Arab Israeli Wars, George W. Gawrych
http://www-cgsc.army.mil/carl/resources/csi/content.asp#key
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Hi
I read this book recently it's called Secret Soldier by Col. Moshe "Muki" Betser Autobiography of Israel's greatest commando.
Muki joined the IDF in 1964 swiftyly rose through the ranks, he was involved in the six day war, entebbe and various other actions.Was seriously wounded during a raid on the PLO. I thought it was a very good book.

 

Just popped in to check on any answers.

Found one on the 1948 conflict from a series of books so that should be good. Checking on books on the other major conflicts.