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Valley of Tears

1973 Golan Panzerschlacht

Yom Kippur War 1973 on the Golan heights

Yom Kippur War 1973 on the Golan heights

Author: Department of History, U.S. Military Academy. See Department Maps page.License:PD
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Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Name: Golan Heights - Memorial to the Fallen of the 7thDescription: Elements from the memorial to the fallen of the 7th Brigade who fell in the battles of the Valley of Lamentation during the Yom Kippur War, October 1973

Author: שלמה רודדLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
Source
Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Name: Yom Kippur - The Valley of TearsDescription: The Valley of Tears is the name given to an area in the Golan Heights after it became the site of a major battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, known as the Valley of Tears Battle, which was fought from 6 October to 9 October.

Author: רוני קניגסברגLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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טקס קריאת כיכר באשקלון על שם גדוד עז 77 של חטיבה 7 שלחם וניצח בקרב עמק הבכא במלחמת יום הכיפורים את כוחות השריון הסוריים. הטקס נערך בנוכחות תא"ל אביגדור קהלני, מפקד הגדוד במלחמת יום הכיפורים שעוטר על לחימתו בקרב בעיטור הגבורה.

טקס קריאת כיכר באשקלון על שם גדוד עז 77 של חטיבה 7 שלחם וניצח בקרב עמק הבכא במלחמת יום הכיפורים את כוחות השריון הסוריים. הטקס נערך בנוכחות תא"ל אביגדור קהלני, מפקד הגדוד במלחמת יום הכיפורים שעוטר על לחימתו בקרב בעיטור הגבורה.

Author: IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographerLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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טקס קריאת כיכר באשקלון על שם גדוד עז 77 של חטיבה 7 שלחם וניצח בקרב עמק הבכא במלחמת יום הכיפורים את כוחות השריון הסוריים. הטקס נערך בנוכחות תא"ל אביגדור קהלני, מפקד הגדוד במלחמת יום הכיפורים שעוטר על לחימתו בקרב בעיטור הגבורה.

טקס קריאת כיכר באשקלון על שם גדוד עז 77 של חטיבה 7 שלחם וניצח בקרב עמק הבכא במלחמת יום הכיפורים את כוחות השריון הסוריים. הטקס נערך בנוכחות תא"ל אביגדור קהלני, מפקד הגדוד במלחמת יום הכיפורים שעוטר על לחימתו בקרב בעיטור הגבורה.

Author: IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographerLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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A Syrian T-62 Tank at 'Emek Habacha' Memorial

A Syrian T-62 Tank at 'Emek Habacha' Memorial

Author: ekeidarLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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סורי  באנדרטת קרב עמק הבכאT-62

סורי באנדרטת קרב עמק הבכאT-62

Author: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicherLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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סא"ל [סגן אלוף] אביגדור קהלני, מפקד גדוד 77 (טנקים) מחטיבה 7, לקראת מתקפת הנגד של צה"ל לעבר סוריה ב- 11.10.1973.

סא"ל [סגן אלוף] אביגדור קהלני, מפקד גדוד 77 (טנקים) מחטיבה 7, לקראת מתקפת הנגד של צה"ל לעבר סוריה ב- 11.10.1973.

Author: Bamahane photographerLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

Massive Syrian tank offensive against thin Isr. lines.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Isr. victory.

Israel

  • Commander: Yanush Ben-Gal
  • Strength: 100 Panzer
  • Casualties: 70

Syria

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: 500 Panzer
  • Casualties: 300

Strategic Context

Preventing Syrian breakthrough.

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