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9780203874066

Israel's Wars of Attrition : Attrition Challenges to Democratic States

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203874066

  • ISBN10:

    0203874064

  • Copyright: 2009-08-05
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Summary

This book analyzes the way Israel has coped with nine wars of attrition from the 1950s to the recent Second Lebanon War (2006), questioning the belief that Western democracy cannot sustain prolonged wars of attrition.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Attrition in Modern and Post-Modern War
Israeli Attrition Aversion and the Emergence of Israeli Attrition Conception
The Operational Aspect: The Role Played by Offense and Defense
Societal Staying Power
Economic Sustainability
Fighting with One Hand Tied Behind the Back: Bridging Morality and Effectiveness
Beyond Staying Power: Escalation, Deterrence, and War Outcomes
Conclusion
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