The Crossing of the Suez Canal, October 6 1973. (The Ramadan War)
Abstract
This paper deals with the Egypt-Israel War of 1973 from an Egyptian perspective. The study initially focuses on the real cause of conflict between the Arabs and the Israel is: The unfair establishment of the state of Israel on the Arab lands at the cost of Palestinians. It then summarizes the three wars between Israel and its Arab neighbors, which were won by the Israelis with the active support of foreign powers and which caused Israel to become more belligerent in its attitude towards Arabs. The paper then analyzes the decision of former President Sadat of Egypt, to use political and military power to break the stalemate of the no-war, no-peace situation, existing in the Middle East from 1967 to 1973. It then dwells at some length on the preparations that were undertaken to ensure success by the Egyptian and Syrian Armed Forces. The most detailed part covers the conduct of war as it unfolded, giving brief analysis of decisions taken by the Egyptian high command during the battles. It then goes on to cover the final effects achieved by the Offensive in breaking the stalemate and creating conditions for peace on an equitable footing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA379531
Entities
People
- Hamdy S. Abouseada
Organizations
- United States Army War College