The Six Day War
Introduction
History records the 1967 Arab-Israeli War (Six-Day War) as one of the most memorable on record. Israeli forces delivered a stunning defeat to a coalition of Arab forces that greatly outnumbered the much smaller Israeli force. Victory was made possible by the initial aerial attack launched by Israeli Air Forces. The elements of surprise, stealth, Operational Security (OPSEC), precision planning and flawless execution were essential to victory. The opening aerial offensive has been called “one of the most stunning successes in modern warfare” . This case study will review the history, preparation, execution, and lessons learned of this conflict. There is much profit for those who will study this
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Jordan and Syrian forces were reinforcing positions. Egyptian
forces were massing on its borders, blockading shipping lanes in the Strait of Tiran, and
flying reconnaissance flights over Israel . Even the United Nations peacekeeping force
was removed, a major victory for Arab forces . Nothing was left to protect Israel. She
was on her own to navigate this difficult situation and mercy was not an option to expect
from her enemies.
Much of the nation feared the upcoming war. Elementary school students were
tasked to dig graves in order to prepare for the massive casualties that were expected .
National politicians remained very concerned over the nation’s ability to meet the threat
of combined Arab nations. The expectation of Arab attacks was anticipated and the mood
was drear. It was felt that the demise of the nation of Israel was in the realm of
possibility; that absolute destruction of those who had survived such horrible calamities
at the hands of history’s evil men.
Planning and Preparation
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