President Sadat and the origins of the 6 Day War Flashcards

1
Q

What was Draining Egypt of money and morale?

A

Fighting over Suez Canal

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2
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Features of Egypt and the Suez Canal

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1 million needed to be ready to fight

Very expensive

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3
Q

What was the overriding objective for Egypt?

A

Regain Sinai, which was lost in 1967

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4
Q

What did Sadat promise in 1971?

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The year “would not end without the conflict with Israel having been settled”

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