Soldier in the Sinai: A General's Account of the Yom Kippur War (Foreign Military Studies)

Soldier in the Sinai is a must-read for anyone interested in military strategy, particularly during the Yom Kippur War.

Written by Major General Emanuel Sakal, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the operational and strategic decisions made by Israel's political and military leadership, and the causes of their first-phase failure.

The author employs operations research, simulation, and computerized war games to examine the virtual results of an alternative approach by the Israeli military, highlighting how ineffective air support, an inadequate tank strategy, and a delay in mobilizing reserves crippled the country's air force.

With a focus on providing a meticulous critique of faulty assumptions and lack of planning that contributed to the disastrous early battles of the Yom Kippur War, this book offers a unique perspective on military strategy and its importance in times of conflict.