Myth Six

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Simha Flapan
DOI: 10.4324/9781003743958-7
Cited by: 0

Abstract

The tiny, newborn state of Israel faced the onslaught of the Arab armies as David faced Goliath: a numerically inferior, poorly armed people in danger of being overrun by a military giant.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies World Wars: History Literature and Impact Military History and Strategy

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
187–200
Publication date
6 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter