All Battles

Operation Badr

1973 • Suezkanal Amphib. Op.
Egyptian vehicles crossing the Suez Canal on October 7, 1973, during the Yom Kippur War

Egyptian vehicles crossing the Suez Canal on October 7, 1973, during the Yom Kippur War

Author: Military Battles on the Egyptian Front by Gammal Hammad. Published by Dār al-Shurūq, Egypt.License:PD
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Historical Overview

Egyptian crossing of the Suez Canal (Bar Lev Line).

Quick Facts

Outcome:Egypt. victory.

Egypt

  • Commander: Saad el-Shazly
  • Strength: 100.000 Mann
  • Casualties: 200

Israel

  • Commander: Shmuel Gonen
  • Strength: 500 Mann
  • Casualties: 300

Strategic Context

Reclaiming occupied territory.

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