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Jerusalem Post/Six Day War Anniversary

Back to Ammunition Hill

Paul Alster joins the paratroopers of Battalion 66, who took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the Six Day War, and hears how the decision to take the Old City was made.

Soldiers of the 55th Paratrooper Brigade pause from training for a photo at Beit Guvrin in 1965
Soldiers of the 55th Paratrooper Brigade pause from training for a photo at Beit Guvrin in 1965
(photo credit: COURTESY DAN SHILOAH ARCHIVE)
ByPAUL ALSTER
JUNE 22, 2017 21:41
Updated: JUNE 29, 2017 13:25

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