A war hero who was badly wounded in Israels 1948 War of Independence and distinguished himself in the 1967 and 1973 wars. he was deeply disappointed when not appointed [ENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 152. Pt. 1 the military chief of staff. Sharon received a black eye from the official inquiry commission following the tragic events of the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps during the 1982 war in Lebanon. Consequently he was forced to resign from his Defense Minister post with a bleak public future. He also experienced family adversity. losing two wives and an eleven year old son killed In a gun accident.