Egyptian forces launch a successful surprise attack…

1973 CE

Egyptian forces launch a successful surprise attack across the Suez Canal on October 6, 1973.

The Syrians carry out an attack on Israel at the same time.

For the Arabs, it is the fasting month of Ramadan, and for Israel it is Yom Kippur.

The crossing of the canal, an astounding feat of technology and military acumen, takes only four hours to complete.

The crossing is code-named Operation Badr after the first victory of the Prophet Muhammad,
which culminated in his entry into Mecca in 630.

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Cairo > Al-Qahirah Al-Qahirah Egypt View →

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Anwar Sadat View →

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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), or Soviet Union View → Israel View → Egypt, Arab Republic of View →

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Cold War View → Yom Kippur War, or Arab-Israeli War of 1973 (also “October War,” or War of the Ramadan) View →

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