Battle of Golan Heights
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Syria, Israel, Palestine
- Date: October 6-22, 1973
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground and air battle in the Israeli-Arab October War. Result: Israel defends its Golan Heights territory.
As part of the October 6, 1973, Arab surprise attack on Israel, Syria, under Major General Youseff Chakkour, launched a three-axis, four-division assault against the two Israeli brigades manning the Golan border. By October 7, the northern attack stalled, but the two southern thrusts nearly entered the Jordan River valley. The Israelis, under Major General Yitzhak Hofi, frantically committed reserves to help the remaining...
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