Israel's Lightning Strike - The raid on Entebbe 1976

Informationen zum Autor Simon Dunstan Klappentext The Israeli Special Forces' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. On June 27, 1976, four terrorists (two of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and two of the German Baader-Meinhof terrorist group) highjacked a passenger jet and forced a landing in Entebbe, Uganda. Here they were met by reinforcements, and transferred all the Jewish and Israeli prisoners to the terminal building, with the exception of a few hostage releases. As Idi Amin's assistance to the terrorists became increasingly clear, the Israeli government began preparations for a military assault. The element of surprise was crucial; never before had such a large-scale raid at such a long distance been successfully undertaken. This is the incredible story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat, culminating in a triumph of sheer audacity and nerve. A compelling book chronicling an incredible moment in history.An enthralling account of the Israelis' success in one of the most audacious hostage rescue operations in history. Zusammenfassung The Israeli Special Forces' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. This book tells the story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Origins The Plan The Raid Aftermath Analysis Further Reading

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Simon Dunstan, Dunstan Simon
• Con la collaborazione di: Peter Dennis (Illustrazione), Mariusz Kozik (Illustrazione), Kozik Mariusz (Illustrazione), Ian Palmer (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.09.2009
• EAN: 9781846033971
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-397-1
• Pagine: 64
• Dimensioni: 182 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Serie: Raid; Raid
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia contemporanea (dal 1945 al 1989); Israel, Uganda, Military history: post WW2 conflicts, HISTORY / Middle East / Israel & Palestine, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Warfare & defence, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Middle Eastern history, Palestine, Military tactics, c 1970 to c 1979, Modern warfare, Special & elite forces, Special and elite forces, Specific wars and campaigns