Campaign in Sinai
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Egypt
- Date: October 29-November 6, 1956
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground campaign in the Suez War. Result: Israeli conquest of the Sinai.
On October 29, the Israelis seized the strategic Mitla Pass with a parachute battalion and sent armored columns into the eastern Sinai. Facing an Egyptian army at half strength (the other half redeployed to defend Egypt against anticipated Anglo- French attacks) and assisted by French air strikes, the Israelis conquered the Sinai in a matter of days. Sharp battles took place at Thamad, Abu Ageila, and Sharm el-Sheikh, but the issue was never in doubt. By...
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