The Tanks Of Tammuz

by Shabtai Teveth

The Tanks of Tammuz. Published 1969.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Israel, Military Fiction, Middle East

290 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1968

Reviews

[Robert Hepple · Rating 4 out of 5]

First published in 1968, 'The Tanks of Tammuz' is an account of tank warfare during the Arab-Israeli 6-Day War of June 1967, focussing mainly on the Tal division. An incredible piece of military history, yet as engrossing and dramatic as any novel, this was simply amazing. The level of technical detail was very good as well, so long as you do not mind some strange spellings. A small number of monochrome photos are included, mainly of the officers featured in the history, but also incluing a few of the tanks featured. Of course, since it is from the Israeli perspective, any pics of Arab tanks tend to be destroyed examples including a JS 3 and some T34/85 types.

[MR J P SMITH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gritty, but with personal touches

This book really brings this historic episode to life. Teveth the author was there, and his writing illuminates both the characters involved and the action itself. There is just an occasional translation 'blip' but otherwise no indication this wasn't written in English. Highly recommended.

[Gary Trembath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good read

This is an excellent account of the Six Day War, specifically from the tankers perspective. Very well and poignantly written with a good overview and, particularly of the war around the Gaza Strip and the northern Sinai to the Canal. What lions these Israei soldiers are!

[Jonathan Mark Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old but good account

Primary focus on the Tal Division in the Sinai theater.
Harsh account of the kinds of injuries received. Armour Corps rather than infantry.

[Bruce&Marsha Sarrazin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks of Tammuz

A good read about Israeli fight for survival in 1967, from the through the armor point of view. Word word

[Marvin A. Friedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

Even though you know the out come it is a riveting story of bravery and raw courage. The characters come to life as real people.

[Simon Sobo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great read, but . . .

A great read but this book NEEDS MAPS!!!! I was constantly having to use Google maps to get some idea of where the action is taking place. Put in some useful maps and this book gets five stars. Without said maps it rates three stars.

[Al-anoud Al-Serhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The is an account of the 1967 Six Day War by Teveth,he was a journalist .stats,military operations,terms were useful while i was writing my thesis.The photos and the maps remain my favorite part .