Moshe Dayan has never been to the USSR, but his parents were immigrants from the Russian Empire who moved to Palestine. The young man began to build a military career early and eventually managed to occupy the highest post in the army of the State of Israel. Dayan is also known as a politician.
From the biography of Moshe Dayan
The future political and military leader of Israel was born on May 20, 1915 in Kibbutz Dganiya, which became the first community on the territory of the new state. The kibbutz was founded several years before the birth of Moshe. Everyday life and supply of goods and products necessary for life in the communities of Israel was carried out on a cooperative basis. The principles of life in a kibbutz are common property, equality in work and consumption.
Dayan's parents were from the Russian Empire. When the boy was six years old, the family moved to the rural village of Nahalal. Here Dayan went to elementary school, then entered an agricultural school. From a young age, the boy was among the repatriates who were distinguished by high political activity. Moshe, along with other boys, guarded the fields, participated in draining the swamps, together with everyone he opposed malaria, feuded with the Arab children, and then put up with many of them.
At the age of 14, Moshe became a member of the Jewish militant organization "Haganah", which arose during the British rule. The colonial authorities cooperated with the militants when it was beneficial to them, and declared the "Hagan" outlawed when the need for support from the organization fell away.
When Dayan joined the organization, the British supported her. But the situation soon changed. For illegal carrying of weapons, the young man went to prison. But he did not stay there too long: soon the colonial troops again needed Jewish fighters to conduct an operation in Syria.
The Haganah's strategy was based on the creation of mobile paramilitary units that used offensive tactics and planned to transfer the fighting to Arab territories.
Dayan confidently promoted his career, borrowing combat skills and knowledge from the British. He almost did not delve into the economy and routine economic affairs. He was always interested only in what was directly related to military service.
Moshe went to the "hot spot" of the region, where he became the head of the special forces unit. Once, when the commander of the special forces was in cover and inspecting the area, an enemy bullet hit his binoculars. As a result, Dayan was left without a left eye. After being wounded, Moshe began to wear a black bandage: the wound was serious, it was impossible to make an artificial eye.
Military career
For several years of service, Dayan gained combat experience. Moshe used the skills of conducting military operations during his participation in the war for Israel's independence.
In the winter of 1949, Dayan took part in negotiations with the King of Jordan, and also met with the delegations of Egypt, Jordan and Syria to discuss the issue of concluding peace.
Subsequently, Dayan alternately commanded the southern and northern military districts of the country, led the General Staff. By the end of the War of Independence, Moshe received the rank of colonel, and was subsequently promoted to major general.
Dayan was involved in the development of Operation Kadesh during the Suez Crisis. This operation ended successfully for Israel.
In 1959, Moshe was elected a member of the Israeli parliament - the Knesset. From 1959 to 1964, he also headed the Ministry of Agriculture.
In 1967, Dayan became the head of the Israeli military department. Eleven years later, Moshe was assigned to head the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Jewish state.
The military career was developing successfully. However, Dayan is believed to have had little impact on the Six Day War when Israel fought Syria. At the beginning of hostilities, Moshe was against the mobilization of the armed forces. As a result, the Israeli army suffered significant losses. Dayan later admitted that his position at that time was erroneous.
Occupying various military posts, Moshe most often acted as a peacemaker. If given the opportunity, he strove to conclude a peace agreement. He even came up with the idea of returning the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. In the territories occupied by Israel, Dayan retained Arab self-government. The Arabs were allowed to move and work freely in the country.
Dayan's education, interests and hobbies
It may seem strange that Dayan, who did not even have a basic education, was able to build a successful political and military career. Dayan tried to reach everything with his mind. Therefore, he did not need much formal education. Moshe began to study at a mature age. First, he studied the art of war at the officer's school, then attended a university course in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Moshe dearly loved his historical homeland. He was interested in the history of the Jewish people. When given free time, the military leader devoted it to archeology. The collection of ancient artifacts that Dayan managed to collect is well known.
After the end of his military career, Dayan continued to engage in political activities. In the executive branch, he worked until the end of his life. As Israel's foreign minister, Dayan helped shape the famous Camp David Accords.
A military leader and politician of Israel passed away on October 16, 1981. The cause of his death was a heart attack.
