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Violent Truce: A Military Observer Looks at The Arab-Israeli Conflict 1951-1955
199 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1956
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January 28, 2023
Author’s Note- “Violent Truce briefly relates a few of my personal experiences as a Military Observer assigned to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Palestine, during the period November 1951 through October 1954.”
Hutchison was a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Included are Forewards by Major General Vagn Bennike Chief of Staff, UNTSO; Lt. Colonel William McAninch Military Observer, UNTSO; Major John DeBarr, USMC, Military Observer, UNTSO.
The author begins with a brief history of the conflict and then relates the realities on the ground as he experienced them. In his conclusion, Hutchison states, “They (Zionists) feel secure in the belief that Zionism speaks for all Jews and that their every move will be condoned by this group. They assume that World Zionism will gain in strength and influence to the point where foreign aid can not only be assured but geared to Israel’s every need.” Yet, Hutchison remained hopeful after departing Palestine.
Violent Truce was significant enough to have been reviewed by both Foreign Affairs and Commentary magazines in 1956 and 1957.
Hutchison was a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Included are Forewards by Major General Vagn Bennike Chief of Staff, UNTSO; Lt. Colonel William McAninch Military Observer, UNTSO; Major John DeBarr, USMC, Military Observer, UNTSO.
The author begins with a brief history of the conflict and then relates the realities on the ground as he experienced them. In his conclusion, Hutchison states, “They (Zionists) feel secure in the belief that Zionism speaks for all Jews and that their every move will be condoned by this group. They assume that World Zionism will gain in strength and influence to the point where foreign aid can not only be assured but geared to Israel’s every need.” Yet, Hutchison remained hopeful after departing Palestine.
Violent Truce was significant enough to have been reviewed by both Foreign Affairs and Commentary magazines in 1956 and 1957.
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