Causes and Consequences of Yom Kippur Flashcards

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“war of attrition” 1969-70

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  • for two years across the canal
  • 1970 both sides were tiring
  • Egyptian cities were pulverised
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6 October

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Egypt and Syria attack Israel

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Sadat’s aims

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Feb 1971 he put forward a plan for a limited Israeli withdrawal from the canal.

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results of the war

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military victory for the Israelis

  • 80km from Cairo
  • 30km from Damascus
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USA relationship

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  • 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

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