The outstanding achievements of the Mishmar Ha'emek battles
Many innovative and creative strategies were developed in planning and conducting the battles, mainly in the minor tactics warfare area through incursions (raids), ambushes and counter-attacks.
Developing innovative strategies, mainly in the field of minor tactics warfare by using the forces for incursions, ambushes and counter-attacks. That was how they gained advantage in the operations despite the superior strength of the Arab forces in numbers and armaments.
Because of the low morale amongst the Jewish population of the country following on the failures of the convoys at the end of March 1948, this victory contributed a great deal to raising the spirits of the people.
The attempt by the Arabs to gain control of the roads leading to the city of Haifa, was eliminated.
The conquest of a large Jewish settlement was prevented.
Kaukaji's 'Salvation Army' suffered a stinging defeat.
When the battles ended, the kibbutz invited all the fighters to the Pesach Seder that was arranged outdoors. Suddenly there was a cloudburst and it began to rain and everyone sought shelter under the tables. When the shower ended, a surprise awaited them: the first performance of the "Chizbatron Group."
Because of the low morale amongst the Jewish population of the country following on the failures of the convoys at the end of March 1948, this victory contributed a great deal to raising the spirits of the people.
The attempt by the Arabs to gain control of the roads leading to the city of Haifa, was eliminated.
The conquest of a large Jewish settlement was prevented.
Kaukaji's 'Salvation Army' suffered a stinging defeat.
When the battles ended, the kibbutz invited all the fighters to the Pesach Seder that was arranged outdoors. Suddenly there was a cloudburst and it began to rain and everyone sought shelter under the tables. When the shower ended, a surprise awaited them: the first performance of the "Chizbatron Group."