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Battle of Latakia
1973 • Mittelmeer
Historical Overview
The Battle of Latakia was a small but revolutionary naval action of the Yom Kippur War, fought on 7 October 1973 between Israel and Syria. It was the first naval battle in history to see combat between surface-to-surface missile-equipped missile boats and the use of electronic deception.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Isr. victory.
Israel (Navy)
- Commander: Michael Barkai
- Strength: 5 Schnellboote
- Casualties: 0
Syria (Navy)
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: 5 Schnellboote
- Casualties: 5
Strategic Context
Securing naval supremacy.
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