Israel did handle its neighbors by itself in 2 wars,
Wrong.
Israel cannot wage a major war without massive U.S. logistical support.
Six Day War:
Yom Kippur War:
In the Yom Kippur War, Operation Nickel Grass dwarfed the Berlin Airlift.
Nickel Grass: The airlift that saved Israel
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"Amateurs talk about strategy, dilettantes talk about tactics, and professionals talk about logistics."
I stand corrected, except the part about the Liberty.
Very true. The other side of that is that the Soviets were providing similar logistical support to the Egyptians and Syrians.
With predictable results.
Fascinating reads about Nickle Grass, Polybius. Thanks for those links.