In this ambitious work, Jeremy Bowen describes in detail the events between Israel and Palestine. This war in the Middle East has sparked many debates around the world, especially among historians. Bowen uses this work as a personal account of the six days that shaped the world as it is today. Bowen, a veteran journalist and editor for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), introduced the world to the Radio 4 series that allowed listeners to learn about the Six-Day War. Through a detailed evaluation of Bowen's words, readers of the book are able to immerse themselves in 1967 and see how monumental moments such as the West Bank settlements, the rise of Yasser Arafat, Black September, and the 1973 Yom Kippur War all affected roots that derive from the Six Day War. The structure of the book fits well with its organization and lends itself successfully to the study of this important historical period. Each chapter is broken down in detail illustrating the military location and time the event took place. This allowed this work to fit logically into the theme of war. All chapters are composed of several distinctive parts that maintain a sense of stability throughout Bowen's narrative. Before a meticulous introduction, the events leading up to the war are recounted before Bowen explodes into his own narrative of the events using historical evidence to support his theories. Unfortunately, this has been a trying time for the Israeli and Palestinian people, but it gives way to an intriguing historical moment for outsiders. The book is well-researched and makes skillful use of first-person sources and an assortment of key figures including King Hussien of Jordan, President Nasser, Moshe Dayan, and General Munam Abdul Husaini. The book begins with a...... middle of paper... usage fails to acknowledge the significance of the circumstances in question and focuses only on the writer's shrillness. The Arab states' profusion of tanks, warplanes and immense infantry forces appears to be crumbling. On the eve of the last day of the war Bowen explains how, although Israel initially avoided a land war with Syria; Israel had no choice but to react due to the constant gunfire coming from Syria. Especially with the knowledge that if Israel did not act immediately, the Israelis occupying the northern area of ​​the communities would be in danger and would not be safe if Syria took control of the Golan Heights. Under the command of the then defense minister, Hafez al-Assad, some Arab troops, who had not yet retreated, received the order to strike. On the last day of the war, June 10, 1967, "Israel had destroyed its enemies..." (Bowen, page. 313)