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Ariel Sharon Dies at 85: Former Israeli Prime Minister Epitomized Country's Warrior Past


(Washington Post) Glenn Frankel - Ariel Sharon, a monumental figure in Israel's modern history who epitomized the country's warrior past, died Jan. 11, eight years after a massive stroke at the height of his political power. As a soldier, defense minister and prime minister, Sharon fought or commanded forces in every one of Israel's military conflicts for more than half a century, beginning with its 1948 independence war. Sharon chose the title Warrior for his autobiography.
2014-01-13 00:00:00
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