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Battle of Suez
1973 • Suez Stadt
Historical Overview
The Battle of Suez was fought on October 24–25, 1973 between the Israel Defense Forces and the Egyptian Army in the Egyptian city of Suez. It was the closing battle of the Yom Kippur War, before a ceasefire took effect.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Egypt. victory (Tact).
Egypt
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: Milizen/Polizei
- Casualties: gering
Israel
- Commander: Avraham Adan
- Strength: 1 Panzerbrigade
- Casualties: 80
Strategic Context
Attempt to encircle the 3rd Egyptian Army.
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