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The Golani Brigade
חטיבת גולני (aka. Brigade No. 1) is an infantry brigade that was formed
February 28, 1948 when the Levanoni Brigade in the upper Galilee was
divided in two smaller brigades. It is the most highly decorated
infantry unit in the IDF.
After the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, the Golani Brigade participated in a
number of reprisal raids in the first part of the 1950s. In 1951 against
Syria. In October 1955 in a joint operation with the Paratroopers
Brigade against Egypt.
In the 1956 Sinai Campaign the brigade's task was to capture the area
around the city Rafah in the Sinai desert.
The symbol of the brigade is a green tree with its roots on a brown
background. Its soldiers are designated by brown berets.
In the upper Galilee located north of Haifa at the Golani Junction
stands the Golani Brigade Museum commemorating the brigade and its
heroes.
Golani is the most veteran IDF brigade and earned a reputation for its
die-hard soldiers: who tend to be fearless, impulsive and warm. On the
good side, these qualities are expressed in braveness, thoughness and
quick response - producing excellent warriors who can handle the hardest
situation. Golani is known for its high "warrior commeradship" among the
troops and enjoy good reputation among Israeli public. On the bad side,
these qualities are expressed in recklessness and lack of discipline.
During the late 1990's, two Golani company-size units revolted against
their officers, left their posts in the field, and went home. Over 70
were jailed and both companies, one known as the "Mustangs" containing
many Sayaret Golani combat veterans, were disbanded.
Golani Brigade is equipped with the heavy IDF Achzarit armored personnel
carrier.
As for 2004, Golani operates within the northern border of Israel and in
Samaria (north part, mainly Jenin). During 2004, Golani battalion
reinforced the Givati Brigade in the Gaza Strip.
Battalions of the Golani Brigade
* Barak Battalion - Gdud 12
* Gideon Battalion - Gdud 13
* "Golani Buds"
* The Eoz Reconnaissance Unit (a company)
* The First Breachers' Battalion (HaBokaim HaRishon) - Gdud 51
Commanders of the Golani Brigade
* 1949-1950, Ariel Sharon
* 1986-1988, Gaby Ashkenazi
* 1989-1991, Yair Naveh, photo
* 1993-1995, Moshe Kaplinsky
* 1995-1997, Meir Klifi
* 1999-2001, Shmuel Zakai
* 2001-current, Moshe Tamir,,photo
* Avihu Ya'akov,, photo
Golani Brigade in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
List of Israeli military operations in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war that
the Golani Brigade participated in
* Operation Assaf
* Operation Dekel (only elements of the brigade participated)
* Operation Hiram
* Operation Horev
* Operation Ovdah
* Operation Yiftach
List of Palestinian towns and villaged captured by the Golani Brigade in
the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
See also
* List of Israeli military operations in the 1948 Arab-Israeli warhe
Golani Brigade חטיבת גולני (aka. Brigade No. 1) is an infantry brigade
that was formed February 28, 1948 when the Levanoni Brigade in the upper
Galilee was divided in two smaller brigades. It is the most highly
decorated infantry unit in the IDF.
After the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, the Golani Brigade participated in a
number of reprisal raids in the first part of the 1950s. In 1951 against
Syria. In October 1955 in a joint operation with the Paratroopers
Brigade against Egypt.
In the 1956 Sinai Campaign the brigade's task was to capture the area
around the city Rafah in the Sinai desert.
The symbol of the brigade is a green tree with its roots on a brown
background. Its soldiers are designated by brown berets.
In the upper Galilee located north of Haifa at the Golani Junction
stands the Golani Brigade Museum commemorating the brigade and its
heroes.
Golani is the most veteran IDF brigade and earned a reputation for its
die-hard soldiers: who tend to be fearless, impulsive and warm. On the
good side, these qualities are expressed in braveness, thoughness and
quick response - producing excellent warriors who can handle the hardest
situation. Golani is known for its high "warrior commeradship" among the
troops and enjoy good reputation among Israeli public. On the bad side,
these qualities are expressed in recklessness and lack of discipline.
During the late 1990's, two Golani company-size units revolted against
their officers, left their posts in the field, and went home. Over 70
were jailed and both companies, one known as the "Mustangs" containing
many Sayaret Golani combat veterans, were disbanded.
Golani Brigade is equipped with the heavy IDF Achzarit armored personnel
carrier.
As for 2004, Golani operates within the northern border of Israel and in
Samaria (north part, mainly Jenin). During 2004, Golani battalion
reinforced the Givati Brigade in the Gaza Strip.
Contents
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* 1 Battalions of the Golani Brigade
* 2 Commanders of the Golani Brigade
* 3 Golani Brigade in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
o 3.1 List of Israeli military operations in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
that the Golani Brigade participated in
o 3.2 List of Palestinian towns and villaged captured by the Golani
Brigade in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
o 3.3 See also
* 4 External links & References
Battalions of the Golani Brigade
* Barak Battalion - Gdud 12
* Gideon Battalion - Gdud 13
* "Golani Buds"
* The Eoz Reconnaissance Unit (a company)
* The First Breachers' Battalion (HaBokaim HaRishon) - Gdud 51
Commanders of the Golani Brigade
* 1949-1950, Ariel Sharon
* 1986-1988, Gaby Ashkenazi
* 1989-1991, Yair Naveh, photo
* 1993-1995, Moshe Kaplinsky
* 1995-1997, Meir Klifi
* 1999-2001, Shmuel Zakai
* 2001-current, Moshe Tamir,,photo
* Avihu Ya'akov,, photo
Golani Brigade in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
List of Israeli military operations in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war that
the Golani Brigade participated in
* Operation Assaf
* Operation Dekel (only elements of the brigade participated)
* Operation Hiram
* Operation Horev
* Operation Ovdah
* Operation Yiftach
List of Palestinian towns and villaged captured by the Golani Brigade in
the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
See also
* List of Israeli military operations in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golani_Brigade
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