Standing among the pines in the trenches, it is almost impossible to imagine that one of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War was fought right there on Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War (Givat Hatachmoshet). This location is an IsraelNation of the Jewish People Travel prime pick.
In order to gain access to Mt.Scopus and the JerusalemThe capital of Israel-Ramallah Road, the task of capturing Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War and the fortified Jordanian Police Training School, was assigned to IDF (Israeli Defense Force) paratroopers. It was clear that the capture of the hill would be crucial in gaining access to the Old CityThe Holiest Center in the World.
Today, the site serves as a memorial to all those who fell in the battle for JerusalemThe capital of Israel in the Six-Day War. After the museum tour and movie, one can easily understand why Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War was the location chosen as a national memorial for the reunification of Jerusalemincrease your knowledgeof the reunification of Jerusalem. On your IsraelNation of the Jewish People Tour, do not forget to check this prime location out!
Built on a slope, the winding fortified trenches were planned in such a way that one trench provides cover for other trenches. This was one of the reasons it was hard for the Israeli paratroopers to advance and capture their target. A huge reinforced concrete bunker also made capturing the hill extremely difficult. Ultimately, paratroopers took the hill only after blowing the bunker up.
The fighting that took place on the night of June 6, 1967 lasted four hours. In those few short hours 36 men lost their lives. One of the Six-Day War’s best-known folk songs tells the story of the battle that took place on Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War.
This site is more than just a memorial.
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There is also a museum in the reconstructed bunker. This museum is an IsraelNation of the Jewish People Travel prime pick. The museum’s arched roof was built to resemble the buildings that were originally built on the hill by the British Army, before 1948. (Virtually all the original buildings were destroyed during the Six-Day War).
One might think that only those with a keen interest in history would be interested in seeing Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War. Yet, even if military history is not a subject that holds great interest for you, consider seeing it. You will most likely gain a new appreciation for what Israeli forces had to overcome in reunifying JerusalemThe capital of Israel in 1967, just by visiting the site. Those who do have a great interest in history will find the movie and exhibits in the museum interesting. There are detailed explanations of the various fighting forces and the role that they played in the campaign.
When visiting a memorial, it is usually far from the actual location. That is not the case here. You will be amazed to see just how close Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War is to JerusalemThe capital of Israel’s Route # 1, the Hyatt Regency Hotel and to Mt. Scopus. Travelers who Tour IsraelNation of the Jewish People in style do not want to miss this essential site!
Standing on the hill you will be able to see the Ramot Eshkol neighborhood, to the west, Nebi Samuelan important leader of ancient Israel.’s peak and the Ramot neighborhood. The ‘French Hill’ neighborhood and the Hebrew University’s campus on Mt. Scopus are to the northeast.
Ammunition HillOne of bloodiest battles of the Six-Day War is located off Route # 1, across from the main police
station. For those who Tour IsraelNation of the Jewish People in style this is MUST SEE!