The Ramadan War: End of Illusion

Abstract

This strategy research paper focuses the Ramadan War, October 1973, as a turning point in the Middle East with profound strategic consequences for Egypt and the region and worthy of study by all military professionals. The strategic importance of the operation is addressed through a study of the history of Arab-Israeli conflict, the innovations in strategic and operational art, and the long term consequences from the Egyptian perspective. It reflects how initiative (strategic, operational, and tactical), innovation, surprise at all levels, mastery of new technology, and military competency resulted in battlefield success. Egypt's success, in turn, resulted in a new appreciation and respect for Egyptian arms and put in motion the events that resulted in the Camp David Accords, the Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel, and the return of the Sinai to Egypt-a clear strategic victory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA391166

Entities

People

  • Hassan Ahmed El-rewany

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Attrition
  • Civil War
  • Governments
  • Military History
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Suez Canal
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Systems Analysis and Design