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First printing of Zeev Schiff’s history of the Israeli Army (IDF & precursors) from 1870 through the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Translated/edited by Raphael Rothstein. Straight Arrow Books (San Francisco), distributed by Simon & Schuster. Covers Jewish self-defense groups, Haganah, Independence War, Sinai, Six-Day War, Attrition, Yom Kippur War, strategy, intelligence, women in the military & key figures. Illustrated with maps & many photos. Used hardcover with original dust jacket. • Dust jacket: Poor – heavy edge wear, large tears, chips, missing pieces (esp. spine top & corners), rubbing & creasing; still largely present & readable. • Boards (blue cloth): Good – clean, solid, white stamped design intact, spine lettering clear, minor shelf wear. • Binding: Tight & square. • Pages: Clean, no writing/underlining, light age toning, no major tears or stains.