Israeli-Arab October War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Israel, Palestine
- Date: October 6-October 25, 1973
Article abstract: At issue: Arab pride, and diplomatic deadlock. Result: Costly Israeli military victory and Arab political and moral victory.
Background
In late 1972, Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat decided to fight Israel and break the diplomatic deadlock over Arab territories that Israel occupied. Syrian president Hafez al-Assad also agreed to fight and thus force Israel into a two-front war. Arab plans were extensive, secret, and assisted by Israel’s belief that the Arabs would not attack because of their military deficiencies.
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