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Book Synopsis
A comprehensive account of Israel's doctrine of national security, this study examines to what degree security theories have proven valid and suggests an updated security doctrine for the next century. Beginning with the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Israeli defense planners have faced a daunting task. General Tal describes the history of the Israel-Arab wars from the War of Independence onward and presents a security theory specific to Israel from which the fighting doctrines of the Israeli military derive. He also to categorizes the levels of security various nations enjoy as a result of their differing geo-political situations, their power, and the conflicts of interests that they face with their neighbors.
This volume clarifies topics in the area of national security, the art of war, principles of war, and lessons learned from past conflicts. Tal concludes that previous security theory proved valid because it was based upon a decision to allocat
Table of Contents
Preface National Security and International Security Background Components of National Security Responsibility for National Security The Pursuit of World Peace and International Security National Security Doctrine The Principles of War and the Art of War Israel: National Goals, Security Doctrine, and Policy The Aims of War Strategy of Deterrence The Structure and Implementation of Force Early Warning Organization The Ministry of Defense and the Military Security Doctrine and the Test of Time Myths and Lessons The War of Independence, 1948 Military Activity over the Years The Sinai Campaign, 1956 The Water Battles, 1953-1966 The Six Day War, 1967 The War of Attrition, 1967-1970 The Road to the Yom Kippur War The Yom Kippur War, 1973 Subsequent Wars National Security Doctrine in the Test of Time National Security in the Future Bibliography Index
