The Eve of Destruction - by Howard Blum (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><P>On October 6, 1973 Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar the Arab world launched a bold and ingeniously conceived surprise attack against Israel. After three days of intense, bloody combat, an unprepared Israel was fighting for survival, while the Arabs, with massive forces closing in on the Jewish heartland, were poised to redeem the honor lost in three previous wars.<P>Based on declassified Israeli government documents and revealing interviews with soldiers, generals, and intelligence operatives on both sides of the conflict, The Eve of Destruction weaves a suspenseful, eye-opening story of war, politics, and deception. It also tells the moving human tale of the men and women who fought to maintain love and honor as their lives and destinies were swept up in the Yom Kippur War."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>On October 6, 1973--Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar--the Arab world launched a bold and ingeniously conceived surprise attack against Israel. After three days of intense, bloody combat, an unprepared Israel was fighting for survival, while the Arabs, with massive forces closing in on the Jewish heartland, were poised to redeem the honor lost in three previous wars.</p><p>Based on declassified Israeli government documents and revealing interviews with soldiers, generals, and intelligence operatives on both sides of the conflict, <em>The Eve of Destruction</em> weaves a suspenseful, eye-opening story of war, politics, and deception. It also tells the moving human tale of the men and women who fought to maintain love and honor as their lives and destinies were swept up in the Yom Kippur War.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>On October 6, 1973--Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar--the Arab world launched a bold and ingeniously conceived surprise attack against Israel. After three days of intense, bloody combat, an unprepared Israel was fighting for survival, while the Arabs, with massive forces closing in on the Jewish heartland, were poised to redeem the honor lost in three previous wars.</p><p>Based on declassified Israeli government documents and revealing interviews with soldiers, generals, and intelligence operatives on both sides of the conflict, <em>The Eve of Destruction</em> weaves a suspenseful, eye-opening story of war, politics, and deception. It also tells the moving human tale of the men and women who fought to maintain love and honor as their lives and destinies were swept up in the Yom Kippur War. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"One of the most moving accounts of the war to appear in many decades."--<em>Washington Post</em><br><br>"Remarkable."--<em>New York Times</em><br><br>"Remarkable....The Brigade [is] an illuminating addition to the annals of World War II."--<em>New York Times Book Review</em><br>
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