Includes bibliographical references (p. 94) and index.

Introduction: A poisoned chalice ; The struggle for land and water ; Fatah and fedayeen ; The Syrian syndrome -- Chronology -- Opposing plans: Jordanian plans ; Israeli plans ; Syrian plans -- Opposing Commanders: Jordanian commanders ; Israeli commanders ; Syrian commanders -- Opposing forces: Jordanian forces ; Israeli forces ; Syrian forces ; Orders of battle -- Fighting for the Holy Places: The plans unfold ; Harel in the hills ; The battle for Samaria ; The battle for Kabatiya Junction ; The battle for Jerusalem ; The battle for Ammunition Hill ; The big lie ; The battle for the old city ; The capture of the West Bank -- Syria and the Golan Heights: The hammer falls ; Tel Fakhr and Tel Azzaziat ; Endgame -- Aftermath -- The battlefield today.

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