The Army of Israel by Moshe Pearlman is a comprehensive account of the history of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from its inception in 1948 to the present day. The book covers the formation of the IDF and its role in the Arab-Israeli conflicts, including the War of Independence, the Six-Day War, and the Yom Kippur War. It also provides an in-depth analysis of the IDF's structure, training, and tactics, as well as its evolving relationship with Israeli...