Key Information
Reference code
FIFTY YEARS WAR 2/43
Title
Transcript of interview, 1997, with Major General Yisrael Tal, Israeli Defence Force
Date(s)
- 1997 Jul 8 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
29pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Maj Gen. Yisrael Tal, Israeli Defence Force (IDF) retd, Deputy Chief of Staff 1973, describing government and military discussions in the lead up to the outbreak of hostilities with Egypt, (5 Jun 1967); the IDF operation in Sinai region during the Six Day War (June 1967); his role in the IDF operation against the Palestinian base at Karameh, Jordan (March 1968); Israeli deterrent to Syrian attack on Jordan (Sep 1970); military build up in Arab states prior to the Yom Kippur war (Oct 1973); and his meeting with Egyptian Gen. Abdel Ghany al Gamassy at Kilometre 101 to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Egypt (Oct 1973). 29pp