Six Days in June
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Movie Review: Arabic Folly
Summary: 5 Stars
Few examples of Arabic folly and hyberpole exist more clearly than in the Six Days War. Brought to the point of frenzy by the antics of Egypt's Nassuer, the Arab world expected and wanted a bloodbath in Isreal. A byproduct of the Cold War, the 1967 Arab Isreali War was Islam's desperate attempt to attone for its sins of the 1948 War, which allowed the creation of the Isreali State.
This documentry provides a very clear and compelling look at the events leading up to and including the Isreali Blitzkreig of 1967. Although few doubted that Isreal could hold its own in any Middle East conflict, the extent of Arab incompetence and folly made the events of this conflict even more lop-sided in its results. Isreal almost tripled the size of its territory as a result of this war. The Egyptian and Arab air forces were all totally destroyed in a few hours in a dawn Blitzkreig that would have made any Whermacht commander proud!
The true folly of the Arab world is shown in the aftermath of this devastingly brief conflict where all the arab leaders manage to stay in power despite their imcompetence. No more humilating and bitter pill than this could be swallowed by any self-respecting individual. No wonder Arab pride is so wounded and susceptible to such demogogues that it has today! Many of the problems of Isreali occupation of Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine can be traced to this conflict, and despite Isreali overtures to trade land for Peace in the region, the Arab World continues in its own delusions. Another devastating war would follow in 1973 which again proved an emotional roller-coaster for the Arab Street. And another devastating defeat for both Syria and Egypt.
One thing is clear after watching this very concise and accurate video, the Arab world's illusions of grander continue to this day. Islamic Terror tries now to accomplish what armed conflict always failed to do. Arab armies are tools of politcal domination for their leaders to use in order to remain in power, they have no real use against any kind of professional, occidental army. Islam continues to delude itself as to its own supposed greatness, while the repressed peoples of its various regimes grumble and await their destiny.
A truly revealing and fascinating look at the Middle East at a pivotal time in its history. By looking at this video one shall have a greater understanding of what is happening there today.
Movie Review: Captivating documentary
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very well done documentary with some great archival footage. For it not only documents the war itself, but more importantly events leading up to is and the dilemmas faced by main characters on both sides of the conflict -- Israeli PM Levi Eshkol on one side and Egyptian leader Nasser on the other. Both of these leaders were exposed to some pretty intense pressures and the documentary does a terrific job retracing all the steps, exposing the sources of pressure, motivations behind them, etc.
The other great thing about this documentary is that it also brings in a number of eye witnesses from both sides, who are all pretty frank about their assessment. It's interesting to hear the commentaries from the point of view of Nasser's secretary, high-ranking Soviet officials, Syrian student in Cairo, Egyptian soldier, U.S.-born Palestinian journalist in Jerusalem, Jordanian commanders, UN commander, CIA officials, U.S. government officials, Israeli generals, soldiers and fighter pilots as well as Israeli civilians. This really puts it in even greater perspective.
The other interesting thing is how this documentary illuminates the misinformation and bias about the real state of affairs perpetuated by many Arab governments and media. It's interesting to hear Nasser boasts with almost sure victory in a conflict he instigated based on flawed intelligence from the Russians. He's touting the strengths of his armies which are ready for war, unaware that the war had already begun. Yet, when it's all over he refuses to take responsibility, blames the Brittish and the Americans for intervening on behalf of Israel even when the Israelis have clear evidence from an intercepted phone call between Nasser and King Hussein of Jordan plotting how to find a scape goat for their own folly.
But it also looks at the war and its outcome as the seed of the current conflict, the occupation of West Bank and Golan Heights, the land for peace principle and the general trauma that the war inflicted on the Arab world. I think this is a very valid point, which is no doubt controversial among Israelis as well as in the Arab world, but it effectively illustrates how we got to where we are now.
This is definitely a must-see documentary for anyone interested in the Middle East and wars in general. I certainly recommend it.
Movie Review: Secular Documentary with Biblical Implications
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary does a very good job in giving the events that led up to and followed the six day war of 1967. The United States and the Soviet Union nearly came to blows over Israel's stunning defeat of Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Though this was a secular documentary, it has biblical implications. Ezekiel (chapters 37-39) foretold Israel being revived as a nation "in the latter times." The existience of this nation would result in a leader "from the north parts" joining his military might with the Muslim nations in their effort "to push Israel to the sea." But God intervenes supernaturally and through the military might of America. The result was be devastating to the world and lead to Israel rebuilding her Temple in Jerusalem. The Ezekiel Option (Political Thrillers Series #3)Ezekiel (Thru the Bible)Movie Review: Israel is alive and well
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent presentation of the events leading up to and including the historic six-day war between Israel and the surrounding Arab nations in June, 1967. The viewpoint seems to be fair, balanced, and entirely factual, emphasizing the ever important concept that Israel was fighting for its very right to exist as a nation, rather than seeking territorial gain, which was a by-product of Israel's successful prosecution of the war. Although perhaps overlooked by the present generation, this brief conflict in 1967 is one of the most important historic events of the twentieth century. The DVD is well done, moves along briskly, and presents the information succinctly and accurately.Movie Review: A DVD documentary re-examining the war between Israel and Arab nations
Summary: 5 Stars
Originally shown on public television, Six Days in June: The War that Redefined the Middle East is a DVD documentary re-examining the war between Israel and Arab nations that left a historical legacy lingering to the tragic Middle East conflict raging in the current day. Shot on location in Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Moscow, and Washington, Six Days in June incorporates recently declassified archives, home movie footage, personal photographs, and recreations to unfold a composite picture of the war from beginning to end. Highly recommended, especially for public library collections. 108 minutes, letterboxed, color.