Soldier in the Sinai
by Emanuel Sakal
"A General's Account of the Yom Kippur War"
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Soldier in the Sinai by Emanuel Sakal
Details
War:
Yom Kippur War
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Middle East
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9780813150802
Summary
General Emanuel Sakal provides a firsthand account of the 1973 Yom Kippur War from his perspective as a senior Israeli military commander. The book details the initial surprise attack by Egyptian and Syrian forces, the critical early days when Israel faced significant setbacks, and the subsequent counteroffensive. Sakal offers insights into military strategy, decision-making under pressure, and the challenges of commanding forces during one of Israel's most difficult conflicts. His narrative combines tactical analysis with personal observations, offering readers an inside view of the war that reshaped the Middle East.
