Abdul Munim Riad

Egyptian General and Military Leader

Abdul Munim Riad - Egyptian General and Military Leader
Born

1919
106 years ago

Died

March 9th, 1969
56 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Egypt

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Served as a general in the Egyptian Armed Forces. Played a significant role during the 1967 Six-Day War against Israel. Led Egyptian troops in the War of Attrition, demonstrating strong leadership in various military operations. Died in combat while commanding forces in the front lines.

Served as a general in the Egyptian Army

Led forces during the War of Attrition

Died in combat on March 9, 1969

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