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Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez, "The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973: The USSR's Military Intervention in the Egyptian-Israeli Conflict" (Oxford UP, 2017)

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies

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Military Dynamics of the 1973 War

This chapter analyzes the military strategies and geopolitical implications surrounding the 1973 war between Egypt and Israel, highlighting the significant influence of Soviet involvement. It examines misconceptions among Soviet and Egyptian leaders regarding Israel's nuclear capabilities, which nearly precipitated a nuclear confrontation. The discussion also considers the broader context of Soviet foreign policy and military intervention in the region, particularly following the Six-Day War.

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