-The 1948 War, also known as the [Arab-Israeli War](/wiki/Arab-Israeli_War), was a pivotal conflict following the 1948 [Declaration of Israel](/wiki/Declaration_of_Israel). It involved a coalition of Arab states against the newly formed State of Israel, fundamentally reshaping the region's geography and populations.
+The 1948 War, also known as the [Arab-Israeli War](/wiki/Arab-Israeli_War), was a pivotal conflict following the 1948 [Declaration of Israel](/wiki/Declaration_of_Israel). It involved a coalition of Arab states against the newly formed State of Israel, fundamentally reshaping the region's geography and populations. Both sides utilized a mix of [World War II](/wiki/World_War_II)-era weaponry, including [small arms](/wiki/Small_Arms), [artillery](/wiki/Artillery), and armored vehicles.