The Boats of Cherbourg by Abraham Rabinovich (.ePUB)
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The Boats of Cherbourg: The Navy That Stole Its Own Boats and Revolutionized Naval Warfare by Abraham Rabinovich
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Overview: On Christmas Eve 1969, five small missile boats slipped out of Cherbourg harbor under the cover of night, defying an embargo and stunning the world. What looked like a daring naval heist was, in fact, a meticulously planned operation by Israel to reclaim its own vessels that France had refused to deliver.
In The Boats of Cherbourg, Abraham Rabinovich tells the full story of how Israel’s fledgling navy pulled off one of the boldest maneuvers in modern maritime history. Drawing on extensive interviews and research, he recounts the clandestine negotiations, the political maneuvering, and the breathtaking escape that turned these missile boats into the cornerstone of Israel’s naval power.
Beyond a tale of ingenuity and audacity, this book shows how the successful operation helped revolutionize naval warfare, proving the potency of fast, missile-armed boats and reshaping strategy at sea. Rabinovich’s account captures the drama, the personalities, and the lasting military legacy of a true David-versus-Goliath feat on the high seas.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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