Description From the creation of the first volunteer paratroop unit shortly after the birth of Israel and of the Israeli Defense Force, this arm of service has been recognized as elite.
They have also been the first choice for daring special missions, and it is mainly from their ranks that Israel's Special Forces units have been recruited.
Their ethos has also been widespread throughout the IDF; a unique aspect of the Israeli military is the cross-posting of officers from the .
Osprey Publishing (uk) Israeli paratroopers 1954-2016, paperback/david campbell
