{"product_id":"the-heights-of-courage-a-tank-leaders-war-on-the-golan","title":"The Heights of Courage: A Tank Leader's War on the Golan","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn October 1973  the State of Israel was invaded by Egyptian and Syrian forces. Despite early losses  Israel managed to outfight its opponents. The brief and bloody Yom Kippur War stands as a unique chapter in modern military history. Fought primarily by tank units  the war became a story not only of battle strategy and tactics  but also one of human discipline  endurance and sacrifice.  While many historians have chronicled the events of the Yom Kippur War  few have been seasoned by actual combat. Avigdor Kahalani  commander of a tank battalion on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War  describes this experience in The Heights of Courage. Beginning with a description of the initial Syrian offensive  he recounts the personal endeavors of his men  their fears and their ambitions  as well as their emotional and physical hardships. His stark account traces the efforts of the Israel Armored Corps as they struggle to overcome extreme difficulties and setbacks. The author describes their ultimate penetration into enemy territory and their approach to within forty kilometers of Damascus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984510021685,"sku":"ByrdShop_0313245436","price":50.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780313245435.jpg?v=1770908204","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-heights-of-courage-a-tank-leaders-war-on-the-golan","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}