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The Israeli Special Forces' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. On June 27, 1976, four terrorists (two of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and two of the German Baader-Meinhof terrorist group) highjacked a passenger jet and forced a landing in Entebbe, Uganda. Here they were met by reinforcements, and transferred all the Jewish and Israeli prisoners to the terminal building, with the exception of a few hostage releases. As Idi Amin's assistance to the terrorists became increasingly clear, the Israeli government began preparations for a military assault. The element of surprise was crucial; never before had such a large-scale raid at such a long distance been successfully undertaken. This is the incredible story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat, culminating in a triumph of sheer audacity and nerve. A compelling book chronicling an incredible moment in history.
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Israel's Lightning Strike, Ian Palmer, Simon Dunstan, Peter Dennis, Kozik Mariusz
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2009
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- Título
- Israel's Lightning Strike
- Subtítulo
- The Raid on Entebbe 1976
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Ian Palmer, Simon Dunstan, Peter Dennis, Kozik Mariusz
- Editorial
- Osprey Publishing
- Publicado en
- 2009
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 64
- ISBN10
- 1846033977
- ISBN13
- 9781846033971
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Tema histórico, Historia, Historia militar, Prosa bélica, Israel, Palestina, Uganda, Operaciones aéreas
- Calificación
- 4,15 de 5
- Descripción
- The Israeli Special Forces' operation at Entebbe goes down in history as one of the most audacious counter-terrorist assaults ever conducted. On June 27, 1976, four terrorists (two of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and two of the German Baader-Meinhof terrorist group) highjacked a passenger jet and forced a landing in Entebbe, Uganda. Here they were met by reinforcements, and transferred all the Jewish and Israeli prisoners to the terminal building, with the exception of a few hostage releases. As Idi Amin's assistance to the terrorists became increasingly clear, the Israeli government began preparations for a military assault. The element of surprise was crucial; never before had such a large-scale raid at such a long distance been successfully undertaken. This is the incredible story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat, culminating in a triumph of sheer audacity and nerve. A compelling book chronicling an incredible moment in history.