90 Minutes at Entebbe

Name: 90 Minutes at Entebbe
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SKU: 9781629144429
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The Full Inside Story of the Spectacular Israeli Counterterrorism Strike and the Daring Rescue of 103 Hostages

By William Stevenson

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90 Minutes at Entebbe by William Stevenson recounts the gripping true story of Operation Entebbe, where Israeli commandos launched a daring rescue mission to free hostages held by terrorists at Uganda's Entebbe Airport in 1976. The book delves into the strategic planning and execution of this high-stakes military operation, showcasing the courage and precision that led to its success. It offers an in-depth look at the tense negotiations and swift action that turned the mission into a celebrated episode in military history.
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You might enjoy this riveting account if you are interested in the dramatic military rescue mission during the 1976 hostage crisis at Entebbe Airport. This book offers a gripping narrative of bravery and precision, providing a detailed exploration of the events that unfolded, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by military history and strategy.

90 Minutes at Entebbe

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The incredible story of an Israeli mission that rescued 103 hostages from a hijacked jetliner. On July 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked by terrorists and flown to Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

In the following agonising days, Israeli passengers were singled out and held hostage. A week later, on July 4, one hundred Israeli commandos raced 2,500 miles from Israel to Entebbe, landed in the middle of the night, and in a heart-stopping mission that lasted ninety minutes, killed all guerillas and freed 103 hostages.

90 Minutes at Entebbe by William Stevenson captures this astonishing military operation in gripping detail.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

90 Minutes at Entebbe by William Stevenson is generally praised for its detailed and gripping account of the 1976 Israeli Defence Forces' operation to rescue hostages at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Reviewers often highlight the book's comprehensive research and thrilling narrative style, which effectively captures the tension and drama of the mission. Some reviews, however, note that the book can be dense with historical detail.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629144429

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: 30 B&W photos

Contributors:

With Uri Dan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 240

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African History History & Military Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction William Stevenson

About the Author

William Stevenson was born in Britain in 1925. He served as an aircraft pilot in Her Majesty's Royal Navy during World War II and later moved to Canada where he worked for the Toronto Star. Stevenson traveled the globe, operating as the Star's one-man foreign service and covering conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Stevenson is the author of nine books, including international bestseller A Man Called Intrepid. He died in 2013 in Toronto, Canada.

Uri Dan was born in 1935. A veteran Israeli journalist, he served as the chief correspondent of Maariv, an Israeli newspaper, and as the Israel correspondent for the New York Post. Dan gained fame as the spokesman and confidante of Israel's former prime minister Ariel Sharon. He died in 2006.

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