Moshe Dayan, Yitzhak Rabin and Ariel Sharon shaped the destiny of Israel, and indeed the entire Middle East. Three generals, men of action, with little patience for words, who became politicians and found themselves at crossroads of history. Did they ever stop being slaves of the sword? Did they truly become and act as statesmen?

This three-part investigative documentary series was produced to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the 1973 Yom Kippur war, the 25th anniversary of the Camp David agreements, and the 10th anniversary of the Oslo accords. Each part is an incisive biography of each man.

In Israel, a country that relies on military solutions to many of its problems, the army has become the breeding ground of leaders. Generals are trusted, they do not not betray or belittle existential dangers. They become a Deus Ex Machina that can solve a political crisis. Yet just as fast as they are crowned saviors they turn into public enemies, and adoration turns into hatred.

Dayan, Rabin and Sharon were all born in Israel, and all have fought for it from adolescence. Each is, or was, a pragmatist, and had little sympathy for the ideologies and pathos of Israel's founding fathers. All three men bore little respect for the state institutions, the formal procedures, or the scandal ridden political parties that ruled the country.

Is there a pattern? What have these three men in common? Why does Israel, proud to be a democracy, continue to choose generals as its political leaders? Did these generals-turned-politicians every really understand the limitations of force and the need to look for peaceful, political solutions to the conflict in the Middle East? Will there ever be peace as long as fighters lead the way?

Titles in the series:

• ARIEL SHARON - Rare archival footage and interviews with family, colleagues, critics and historians form an essential biographical portrait of Israel's controversial Prime Minister and former general.

• MOSHE DAYAN - An detailed personal and political portrait of the controversial Israeli general turned statesman, a one-time national hero and eventual political exile.

• YITZHAK RABIN - Examines late Israeli general, statesman, and pioneer for peace in the Middle East, who was assassinated in 1995 while implementing the doomed Oslo peace accords.

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"A trilogy about one of the most important aspects of Israel - the relationship between its armed forces and its politics. But instead of presenting a dry essay, we look at the problems through the inter-linked life of three charismatic Israeli soldier-politicians: Moshe Dayan, Yitzhak Rabin and Ariel Sharon. It's an easy way to absorb over 50 years of Israeli history and the personalities are very colorful."—Nick Fraser, BBC Commissioning Editor

"Highly Recommended! A key strength of the series is its effort to provide a balanced view of these Israeli leaders. Friends, family members, allies, and critics provide their perspectives on each individual. In addition, the films are visually appealing. Overall, this series provides greater insight into the foreign and domestic policy choices of the Israeli government. It assists in understanding the mindset and decisions made by these political leaders."—Educational Media Reviews Online