This gripping account chronicles the Israeli military campaign during the 1956 Sinai War, offering a vivid narrative of the daring assault, desert battles, and rapid advance toward the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Drawing on firsthand interviews with key figures like Moshe Dayan, Ariel Sharon, and Haim Bar-Lev, British author Robert Henriques presents a journalistic yet dramatic portrayal of the campaign’s strategy, execution, and emotional toll. Published shortly after the events, the book combines detailed reportage with patriotic flair, highlighting the speed and surprise that defined Israel's early military doctrine.
Technical details:
Publication year: 1966 (Pyramid Books edition)
Publisher: Pyramid Books (T-1721)
Language: English
Cover photographer: Lembit Raük
Includes: 8 pages of black & white photographs from the field
