The first book to approach the Yom Kippur War from both Arab and Israeli perspectives, this is an analysis of the background, planning, and preparations for the war as well as a narrative of the campaigns during the attack, holding actions, counterattacks, flanking attack, and break through phases. Unlike previous conflicts, both sides were equipped with modern weapons, some seldom if ever seen in battle. Israel was forced to modify its tactics in face of Arab air and ground missiles, abandoning the air force tradition role and moving them as flying artillery, both close air support and interdiction for a combined arms column tipped with armor. This inspired the US Airland Battle Doctrine.

Includes index. Includes maps of: Israel and Occupied Territories; Egyptian Attack, 6-7 October 1973; Israeli Counterattack, 8 October 1973; Israeli Counterattack, 15 October 1973; Israeli Advance on West Bank, 16-24 October 1973; Syrian Attack, 6-7 October 1973; Israeli Counterattack, 8-22 October 1973.