Battlefield Detectives - The Six-Day War

Discover how Israel fought off the combined forces of Egypt Syria, Jordan, and Iraq.
 
See the weapons and learn the strategies that the Israeli armed forces utilized.

What caused Egypt to embargo the Straits of Tiran?

The seeds of the conflict started long before, but once Egypt blocked the Straits of Tiran for any ship flying an Israeli flag, Israel was forced to respond. A unified front comprised of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq literally surrounded Israel in June 1967. This small nation was left alone to battle the combined might of these four nations.

Over the course of six days, Israel prevailed. They were completely out-manned and out-gunned. How did they win? Examine the preparations undertaken and battle strategies utilized by the Israeli army. See field tests of their weapons. Learn what they faced on the other side of the battlefield. Special consideration is given to the planning and weaponry that virtually destroyed the entire Egyptian Air Force. BATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES takes a close look at one of the most extraordinary victories in modern history in a battle waged over six days.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 6 Augusti, 2008