Matthew Hughes

In June 1967, catastrophic brinkmanship between Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Israel – with Moscow manoeuvring behind the scenes – saw local tensions escalate into all-out conflict. Matthew Hughes details day by day how the Six-Day War unfolded

The Six-Day War has shaped the modern Middle East, and understanding how it happened gives vital insights into how poor diplomacy leads to war, and how events on the ground can outpace planned decision-making.

Matthew offers a blow-by-blow account of the Six-Day War