Causes and Consequences of Yom Kippur Flashcards
1
Q
“war of attrition” 1969-70
A
- for two years across the canal
- 1970 both sides were tiring
- Egyptian cities were pulverised
2
Q
6 October
A
Egypt and Syria attack Israel
3
Q
Sadat’s aims
A
Feb 1971 he put forward a plan for a limited Israeli withdrawal from the canal.
4
Q
results of the war
A
military victory for the Israelis
- 80km from Cairo
- 30km from Damascus
5
Q
USA relationship
A
- they sent an airlift of weapons to the Israelis
- became more friendly towards Egypt in the future as Sadat had proved that he could force the hand of the US
