Soldier Spies: Israeli Military Intelligence

by Samuel M. Katz

Chronicling the spectacular successes of Israel's often overlooked military intelligence service, the first full length history of A'man discusses the agency's role in Israel's history, from the War of Independence to the present. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: History

389 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[Francis · Rating 3 out of 5]

با اینکه قدیمی شده اما چون از سمت اطلاعات نظامی اسراییل نوشته شده، میتونه اطلاعات خوبی رو در اختیار خواننده بزاره و میشه تفاوت دید موساد و اطلاعات نظامی رو خیلی بهتر درک کرد. در مورد جنگ شش روزه و جنگ یوم کیپور عم اطلاعات خوبی ارائه می‌ده.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting insight into Aman, the IDF's military intelligence branch and arguably the most important of the Israeli intelligence triangle. Katz provides a history of the organization's formation as well as the successes and failures that Aman has experienced until the mid-1990's. The author thoroughly explains the events preceding major IDF operations and recounts the perspective of the major decision-makers. Mistakes by Israeli intelligence aren't glossed over, but rather noted and explored in-depth. Katz even notes incidences of excessive violence, but states that the operating procedures guiding IDF action include the avoidance (or limiting) of civilian casualties. A good read for anyone interested in intelligence and its place in military operations.

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

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