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Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East [Oren, Michael B.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East Review: Great Analysis of an Understudied Event - Because I live in the United States, I knew next to nothing about the Six Day War of 1967 prior to reading this book. Michael Oren does a fantastic job of setting the stage (the overwhelming majority of the book takes place before the conflict) by giving a thorough historical perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1947, and also describes the role of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and other Arab countries leading up to the war. The book also does a great job at setting the immediate stage for war, discussing the border conflict between Israel and its neighbors, and particularly Syria's role in pushing regional actors to action. Additionally, Oren's description of the role of American and Soviet diplomacy in the buildup to war and the conflict's context inside the global Cold War is absolutely superb. The description of the action, when he finally gets to it, is also very good, and one gains a perspective of both the strategic situation, as well as the carnage faced by front line soldiers on both sides. This was a truly horrible conflict in which a large proportion of combatants on both sides were casualties, fought across three different fronts that saw everything from heavy air combat to sweeping tank battles to bloody urban warfare. Oren does a good job and moving from front to front in a way that isn't confusing, and goes into enough depth for each theater and battle, although the book is certainly more of a general overview than in-depth account of the battles. Oren also explains the strategic and territorial gains made by Israel, the war's geopolitical effects, and the temporarily crippling effect defeat had on Israel's Arab enemies. Overall, the book was fantastic, and a quick, comprehensive read for its heavier and unfamiliar subject matter. Oren spends a great deal of time leading up to the conflict, which may get a bit tiresome for some, but it is nevertheless interesting and I found it easy to absorb. Additionally, Oren's objectivity can be called into question as an Israeli and combat veteran of the IDF, however overall he does a commendable job of masking his own feelings and gives a very fair-handed account of the events that transpired. Overall, this book is a great piece of history, especially as an introduction to a lesser known yet vitally important event. Review: My Perspective on Six Days of War: Disunity, Surprise, and Hidden Agendas - My review and point of view on Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East The Arab–Israeli wars remain some of the most controversial and debated topics in modern history. Michael Oren’s Six Days of War offers a detailed and well-researched account of the 1967 conflict, which came after decades of tension starting from the Arab revolt of 1936 and the subsequent Jewish uprisings. This period also included the 1947–1948 war, when several Arab armies intervened after the UN partition plan, leading to the creation of Israel and the displacement of Palestinians, and then the 1956 Suez Crisis. In 1967, the conflict reignited when Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran, expelled the UNEF peacekeepers, and deployed troops in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel then launched a preemptive strike that destroyed much of the Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian air forces. This enabled Israel to quickly capture the Sinai Peninsula and the West Bank, including Jerusalem, where Jordanian and Palestinian defenders put up a brave but ultimately unsuccessful fight, as well as the Golan Heights. One of the most controversial points, in my opinion, is the possibility that there were secret deals or understandings at the leadership level — for example, that Syrian leaders might have been willing to hand over the Golan Heights without telling the soldiers fighting at the front. The book also highlights Israel’s effective use of surprise and swift mobilization, which played a key role in the Arab defeat. In my view, the reasons for the Arab defeat included disunity, disorganization, overconfidence driven by propaganda, and poor coordination between the armies. Another controversial event was the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, which some believe was an attempt to draw the United States into direct conflict with the Soviet Union. As for the USSR, although it supported several Arab states, it did not intervene directly, possibly because it had helped escalate the crisis initially through misinformation and political maneuvering. Overall, Oren’s book provides a thorough narrative based on documents and testimonies. Yet, like all histories of this conflict, it also invites readers to think critically about hidden motives, missed chances, and the complex political calculations that shaped the modern Middle East.



| Best Sellers Rank | #53,957 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Israel & Palestine History (Books) #72 in History & Theory of Politics #79 in Middle Eastern Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,658) |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 1.09 x 9.23 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0345461924 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0345461926 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 496 pages |
| Publication date | June 3, 2003 |
| Publisher | Presidio Press |
S**Z
Great Analysis of an Understudied Event
Because I live in the United States, I knew next to nothing about the Six Day War of 1967 prior to reading this book. Michael Oren does a fantastic job of setting the stage (the overwhelming majority of the book takes place before the conflict) by giving a thorough historical perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict from 1947, and also describes the role of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and other Arab countries leading up to the war. The book also does a great job at setting the immediate stage for war, discussing the border conflict between Israel and its neighbors, and particularly Syria's role in pushing regional actors to action. Additionally, Oren's description of the role of American and Soviet diplomacy in the buildup to war and the conflict's context inside the global Cold War is absolutely superb. The description of the action, when he finally gets to it, is also very good, and one gains a perspective of both the strategic situation, as well as the carnage faced by front line soldiers on both sides. This was a truly horrible conflict in which a large proportion of combatants on both sides were casualties, fought across three different fronts that saw everything from heavy air combat to sweeping tank battles to bloody urban warfare. Oren does a good job and moving from front to front in a way that isn't confusing, and goes into enough depth for each theater and battle, although the book is certainly more of a general overview than in-depth account of the battles. Oren also explains the strategic and territorial gains made by Israel, the war's geopolitical effects, and the temporarily crippling effect defeat had on Israel's Arab enemies. Overall, the book was fantastic, and a quick, comprehensive read for its heavier and unfamiliar subject matter. Oren spends a great deal of time leading up to the conflict, which may get a bit tiresome for some, but it is nevertheless interesting and I found it easy to absorb. Additionally, Oren's objectivity can be called into question as an Israeli and combat veteran of the IDF, however overall he does a commendable job of masking his own feelings and gives a very fair-handed account of the events that transpired. Overall, this book is a great piece of history, especially as an introduction to a lesser known yet vitally important event.
A**I
My Perspective on Six Days of War: Disunity, Surprise, and Hidden Agendas
My review and point of view on Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East The Arab–Israeli wars remain some of the most controversial and debated topics in modern history. Michael Oren’s Six Days of War offers a detailed and well-researched account of the 1967 conflict, which came after decades of tension starting from the Arab revolt of 1936 and the subsequent Jewish uprisings. This period also included the 1947–1948 war, when several Arab armies intervened after the UN partition plan, leading to the creation of Israel and the displacement of Palestinians, and then the 1956 Suez Crisis. In 1967, the conflict reignited when Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran, expelled the UNEF peacekeepers, and deployed troops in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel then launched a preemptive strike that destroyed much of the Egyptian, Syrian, and Jordanian air forces. This enabled Israel to quickly capture the Sinai Peninsula and the West Bank, including Jerusalem, where Jordanian and Palestinian defenders put up a brave but ultimately unsuccessful fight, as well as the Golan Heights. One of the most controversial points, in my opinion, is the possibility that there were secret deals or understandings at the leadership level — for example, that Syrian leaders might have been willing to hand over the Golan Heights without telling the soldiers fighting at the front. The book also highlights Israel’s effective use of surprise and swift mobilization, which played a key role in the Arab defeat. In my view, the reasons for the Arab defeat included disunity, disorganization, overconfidence driven by propaganda, and poor coordination between the armies. Another controversial event was the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, which some believe was an attempt to draw the United States into direct conflict with the Soviet Union. As for the USSR, although it supported several Arab states, it did not intervene directly, possibly because it had helped escalate the crisis initially through misinformation and political maneuvering. Overall, Oren’s book provides a thorough narrative based on documents and testimonies. Yet, like all histories of this conflict, it also invites readers to think critically about hidden motives, missed chances, and the complex political calculations that shaped the modern Middle East.
P**R
It was an enlightening read of the event that probably has shaped the present day middle east. It (thankfully) is not a run down of day wise event of the war per se, but an intriguing mesh of the events at tactical, operational, strategic, diplomatic, political & international level; nicely interwoven. An interesting read. highly recommend it for learners of military, diplomacy, international relations & history (of course!!!)
H**L
Eine Aufarbeitung mit neuem Quellenmaterial aller direkt und indirekt Beteiligten 30 Jahre nach dem entscheidenden Krieg im Nahen Osten machte sich der israelische Historiker und spätere Botschafter Israels in den Vereinigten Staaten (2009-2013) daran, den Konflikt mit einer Rundum-Perspektive und dem Vorteil eines gewissen zeitlichen Abstands aufzuarbeiten. Nicht dass es vorher an Darstellungen und Dokumentationen gefehlt hätte - im Gegenteil. Befehlsausgaben der kriegsführenden Länder sowie der Rückgriff auf amerikanische, russische, europäische und arabische Quellen (Befehlsausgaben, Berichte, Interviews, Zeitungsberichte, Memoiren etc.) sollen für eine ausgewogene Darstellung sorgen. Ich war erst etwas skeptisch, ob dies einem Israeli, der zudem noch als Politiker aktiv ist, gelingen sollte. Dieser nimmt für sich in Anspruch, seine Vorurteile und seinen Standpunkt in den Hintergrund stellen zu können. Tatsächlich wird in den Darstellungen stets reihum auf die verschiedenen Positionen, Perspektiven und Ausgangslagen Bezug genommen. Trotz allem ging es nicht lange (das mag an meinem eigenen Standpunkt liegen), dass ich Partei für die israelische Seite einnahm. Die Hauptbotschaft Auf Israels Seite gelingt es Orten sehr gut, die ständige Ambivalenz des Volkes herauszuarbeiten: Auf der einen Seite bestand die ständige Angst vor der Vernichtung. Diese war gekoppelt mit dem Anspruch auf Unbesiegbarkeit. Orten nennt schon am Anfang sein Mitgefühl für die ungeschickten Entscheide der ägyptischen Führer. Dies führt zur zweiten These: Der Krieg wäre u. U. zu vermeiden gewesen. Falschinformationen, Drohgebärden, aber auch die Wortbrüchigkeit der arabischen Verbündeten liessen den Druck ins Unermessliche steigen und die Eskalation beschleunigen. Die penetrante arabische Propaganda, die den Tatsachen direkt widersprach, wurde auf den Strassen nur zu gern aufgenommen. Motive, Chancen und Gefahren, die Willkür vieler Akteure und nicht zuletzt der Einfluss der beiden Supermächte USA und SU liessen die Lage schwer überschaubar werden. Auf israelischer Seite spart Orten nie mit enthüllenden Details wie etwa die Uneinigkeit der Kabinettsmitglieder oder das Schwanken der Heerführer. Die wichtigsten Figuren, vorab Rabin, erlitten einen Nervenzusammenbruch. Auch die Unentschlossenheit und das Zaudern des israelischen Ministerpräsidenten Eshkol kommt deutlich zur Sprache. Die arabische Seite kommt mit ihrer Wortbrüchigkeit, dem Machismus und den Partikularinteressen der Führer und Generale nicht gut weg. Sie zogen von Anfang an den Kürzeren. Orten verschweigt nicht die Rückschläge der Israeli oder die Tapferkeit der jordanischen Truppen. Weder die Verschwendungssucht der arabischen Führer noch die Tapferkeit und der Gemeinschaftssinn der israelischen Kampfeinheiten werden unter den Teppich gekehrt. Leseempfehlung Wer sich über die Situation im Nahen Osten ein historisches Bild machen möchte, kann dies exemplarisch am Sechstage-Krieg tun. Orten meint schon zu Beginn, dass sich die Lage nach 2000 nicht gross verändert habe. Die beeindruckende Fülle der Quellen wird in einer geschickten Anordnung der Darstellung verwoben. Die Detailtiefe bei den über 400 Seiten ist sicherlich enorm. Die klare Struktur (Geschichte seit 1900, direkte Vorgeschichte, ein Kapitel für jeden Kriegstag, Nachgeschichte) und die gut gewählten Untertitel lassen den Leser nie im Stich. Wäre der Krieg notwendig gewesen? Als Christen antworte ich darauf: Der Schöpfer, der alles ins Dasein gerufen hat, lenkt die Geschichte. Ein israelischer Soldat der Sinai-Offensive kommt zur Wort: "Es war, als ob Gott über uns gewacht hätte." Lernfelder Ich lese ein solches Buch nicht nur als spannungsgeladenen Kriegsbericht oder einen politischen Thriller. Darüber hinaus mache ich mir Gedanken über persönliche Lernmomente. 1. Wenn du einer Übermacht gegenüberstehst, dann musst du manchmal eine Flanke offenlassen. 2. Löse dich situativ schnell von einem bereits fix erscheinenden Plan. 3. Führer gehen durch schädigenden Druck von Entscheidungen. 4. Manchmal gibt es nur die Vorwärts-Strasse - trotz Verlusten. 5. Informiere dich sorgfältig über den Gegner. 6. Ziehe in Betracht, dass sich deine Position (und die des Gegners) seit dem letzten Konflikt verändert hat.
A**R
Livro bem específico abordando a guerra de todas as formas possívei, do nível político ao militar.
M**A
This book analizes the war from every point of view and you can see how the path to war is being constructed step by step. The book despite his lenght is readable and becomes highly addictive!
M**R
A well written book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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