Yom Kippur: the fighting, October 1973 Flashcards
1
Q
When did Egypt and Syria attack?
A
6 October
2
Q
What happened in the first 24 hours of fighting?
A
90,00 Egyptian Soldiers and 850 tanks crossed the canal
A part of the Sinai was regained
300 Israeli tanks were destroyed
55 Syrian tanks overwhelmed Israel on Golan Heights
3
Q
When did the Israelis push back the Syrians?
A
12 October
4
Q
What happened on the 15th October?
A
Israel crossed the Suez canal and cut off the Egyptian 3rd Army
