Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Maps xii
5. 1. Historiography as Investigative Journalism 1
6. 2. Threat or Bluster 10
7. 3. Antecedents and Motivations 15
8. 4. The Nuclear Context 28
9. 5. The Spymaster and the Communist 36
10. 6. A Nuclear Umbrella for Egypt 49
11. 7. Converging Timelines 58
12. 8. The “Conqueror” and “Victor” Plans 68
13. 9. The Naval and Aerial Buildup 78
14. 10. Mid-May 88
15. 11. Escalation and Denial 104
16. 12. The Badran Talks 113
17. 13. Foxbats over Dimona 121
18. 14. Poised for a Desant 138
19. 15. Un-Finnished Business 153
20. 16. Debates, Delays, and Ditherings 164
21. 17. The Liberty Incident 180
22. 18. Offense Becomes Deterrence 191
23. 19. Aftermath 207
24. Notes 219
25. Works Cited 265
26. Index 275