Historical Events tagged with "Yom Kippur"
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Military & Warfare
Israel's Tank Losses in Egyptian Conflict
October 8th, 1973 51 years ago
On October 8, during the Yom Kippur War, Israel suffered significant losses when over 150 Israeli tanks were destroyed in a failed assault against Egyptian-occupied positions in the Suez Canal area. This engaging confrontation underscored the bold strategy of the Israeli forces to regain control after being caught off guard by the initial surprise attack by Egypt on October 6. The intense fighting highlighted both the complexity of the conflict and the fearsome resilience of Egyptian defenses.
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