Yom Kippur: the fighting, October 1973 Flashcards

1
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When did Egypt and Syria attack?

A

6 October

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2
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What happened in the first 24 hours of fighting?

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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

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3
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When did the Israelis push back the Syrians?

A

12 October

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4
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What happened on the 15th October?

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Israel crossed the Suez canal and cut off the Egyptian 3rd Army

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