All Battles

Battle of Suez

1973 • Suez Stadt Stadtkampf

Historical Overview

Last major urban battle before the ceasefire.

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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