The Heights of Courage: A Tank Leader's War on the Golan / Edition 1

by Avigdor Kahalani

Overview

In October 1973, the State of Israel was invaded by Egyptian and Syrian forces. Despite early losses, Israel managed to outfight its opponents. The brief and bloody Yom Kippur War stands as a unique chapter in modern military history. Fought primarily by tank units, the war became a story not only of battle strategy and tactics, but also one of human discipline, endurance and sacrifice.

While many historians have chronicled the events of the Yom Kippur War, few have been seasoned by actual combat. Avigdor Kahalani, commander of a tank battalion on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War, describes this experience in The Heights of Courage. Beginning with a description of the initial Syrian offensive, he recounts the personal endeavors of his men, their fears and their ambitions, as well as their emotional and physical hardships. His stark account traces the efforts of the Israel Armored Corps as they struggle to overcome extreme difficulties and setbacks. The author describes their ultimate penetration into enemy territory and their approach to within forty kilometers of Damascus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275942694
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/18/1992
Series:	Contributions in Military History
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	234
Sales rank:	876,417
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)

About the Author

AVIGDOR KAHALANI, a war hero, commanded the 7th Brigade, an Israeli tank battalion, during the Yom Kippur War. Now retired and serving in the reserve forces, he headed Israel's General Staff College until recently. He now oversees the Amal Network of 93 vocational schools, enrolling 13,000 Israeli youths and adults.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Donn A. Starry
Preface by Major General Israel Tal
Introduction
The Soldiers
September 26, 1973, Morning
September 26, 1973, Afternoon
September 27, 1973
September 28, 1973
September 29, 1973
September 30, 1973
October 1, 1973
October 2, 1973
October 3 and 4, 1973
October 5, 1973
October 6, 1973—Day of Atonement, Morning
October 6, 1973—Day of Atonement, Afternoon
October 6, 1973—Day of Atonement, Evening
October 6, 1973—Night
June 6, 1967
October 6, 1973—Midnight
October 7, 1973—Morning
October 7, 1973—Afternoon/Night
October 8, 1973—Day
October 8, 1973—Night
October 9, 1973—Morning
October 9, 1973—Afternoon
October 10, 1973
October 11, 1973—Morning
October 11, 1973—Afternoon
October 11, 1973—Evening
October 12, 1973—Morning
October 12, 1973—Afternoon
The Last Days: October 13-23, 1973
The Last 24 Hours—October 24, 1973
The Last Salute
Index