Moshe Dayan

World War II

He was arrested by the British ten years later (when the Haganah was outlawed), but released after two years as part of the Haganah's renewed cooperation with the British during World War II. While attached to the Australian 7th Infantry Division, which was fighting Vichy French forces in Syria, Dayan lost his left eye and began wearing the eyepatch that became his trademark. On the recommendation of an Australian officer, Dayan received the Distinguished Service Order, one of the British Empire's highest military honours.

Related Topics:
World War II - Australian 7th Infantry Division - Vichy French - Syria - Eyepatch - Distinguished Service Order - British Empire

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