17 Hours

True Story! The First Women in the World in a Tank Battle Defeat Evil

17 HOURS: Israeli Women Warriors of Valor Defeat Evil is the astonishing true story of the first women in the world to fight in an armored tank battle-an unprecedented moment in military history that unfolded on October 7, 2023.

When terrorists launched a brutal surprise attack on Israel, a group of young female tank operators-barely 20 years old-were thrust into a battle no one could have imagined. With courage, clarity, and lightning‑fast instincts, these women fought for 17 relentless hours, defending border communities, rescuing civilians, and stopping waves of attackers with extraordinary precision and bravery.

This book documents their historic stand:

• The first all‑female tank crews in world history to enter an active armored battle
• The 17‑hour fight across multiple fronts-border breaches, APV combat, and tank‑to‑tank engagements
• The rescue of entire kibbutzim, including Sufa and Holit
• The rapid heroism of young soldiers who became experts in unfamiliar equipment within minutes
• First‑person accounts of courage, clarity, and survival
• A tribute to the fallen, the kidnapped, and the heroes who fought back

Through vivid storytelling, historical context, and documented accounts, 17 HOURS honors the valor of the Israeli women who made military history and protected countless lives. Their actions were described as "exemplary" and "decisive," and their courage reshaped what the world thought possible.

This book is a testament to:

Women's strength and capability in frontline combat

The resilience of the human spirit under unimaginable pressure

The power of courage, training, and instinct in the face of evil

17 HOURS is more than a historical record-it is a tribute to bravery, a memorial to loss, and a celebration of the women whose actions changed the course of a nation.