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Watching: Life by the Sword: The Israel Defence Forces

0.0•2012-01-01•1 Seasons

Season 1

Episode 2

Seasons

Season 1

Episodes

EP 1

Part 1: From War to War

EP 2

Part 2: Army and Society

EP 3

Part 3: Future Dangers and Challenges in a turbulent Middle East

Overview

The IDF, the Israel Defence Force, is one of the most powerful armies in the world. Yet it is rooted in a small country with under eight milllion inhabitants; hence it cannot help but make its impact felt on every aspect of life, from politicis to economics to culture. When did this mighty military machine originate, and how did it become what it is?