ABSTRACT

This article analyses the experiences of IDF soldiers involved in subterranean operations in Gaza. While tunnel warfare is a central element in warfare, few sociological studies have focused on this element of combat. In-depth interviews reveal the day-to-day experiences of the specialised combat engineering units tasked with subterranean operations during the past two decades. The themes identified are: ‘Operational activity in tunnels as an experience’, ‘Courage and danger’, ‘Selection and classification of manpower’ and ‘Accumulating experience’. An awareness for generational differences in the narratives allows an analytical model based on four different models for organising forces for operations in tunnels.

摘要

本文分析了参与加沙地下行动的以色列国防军士兵的经历。虽然隧道战是战争的核心要素，但很少有社会学研究关注这一战斗要素。深度访谈揭示了过去 20 年中承担地下作战任务的专业作战工程部队的日常经验。确定的主题是：“作为一种体验的隧道运营活动”、“勇气与危险”、“人力的选择和分类”和“积累经验”。对叙述中代际差异的认识允许建立基于四种不同模型的分析模型，用于组织隧道作战力量。