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890th "Echis" Airborne Battalion

890th "Echis" Airborne Battalion , also known as rattlesnake Battalion , is the first IDF paratroop battalion. It was established in 1950 by Yehuda Harari and takes his place as a fighting force with a significant lead Merge Unit 101 into it. For years, the IDF called "battalion", without having need to even specify the number.

The battalion's first commander was Ariel Sharon. Early '50s to the present battalion participated in all the battles of the Paratroopers Brigade including retaliatory attacks, drop in a sling, fighting the Chinese Farm, Lebanon and other wars. The battalion was named after a rattlesnake is the most common snake in Israel. The battalion advanced special ambush technique populated area constructed.

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Coordinates:   32°4'12"N   35°23'54"E

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  • John832
    My understanding is that this camp is, or certainly at one time in the recent past was, home to components of the above detailed IDF unit(s) - hence the open source information or detail about that unit, as relevant. If, however, you have more accurate or up-to-date information, then naturally please feel free to comment and/or edit in the interests of greater accuracy and the spirit of 'wiki'.
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