David Elazar
David Elazar, also known as Dado, was an Israeli general who served as the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War. His tenure was marked by significant military challenges, and he faced criticism for the IDF's lack of readiness for the conflict. Elazar's leadership style and decisions during the war were central to the findings of the Agranat Commission, which sought to understand the failures that led to the surprise attack on Israel.
Born on Jan 01, 1925 (100 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,106 | $400,000 | 439$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,216,900 | 10,106 | $400,000 | 439$ |
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David Elazar is compared to Eyal Zmira regarding the public acceptance of responsibility.
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David Elazar agreed to release bus drivers to alleviate public transportation issues.
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David Elazar is mentioned in the context of military leadership and accountability.
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Israel:
David Elazar was the Chief of Staff during the Yom Kippur War and was held accountable for the military's failures.
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David Elazar was the last tank commander to serve as Chief of Staff in the 1970s.
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