Estonian man reacts to Yom Kippur war (Israel vs Egypt & Syria)
Video Summary
The Yom Kippur War was a conflict between Israel and Egypt from 1973. It was a response to Israel’s successful Six Day War in 1967, where Egypt lost territory and was humiliated. Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat sought to retake lost land and break the “invincibility” of Israel’s military. He turned to the Soviet Union for support, receiving advanced air defense systems and financial aid. In October 1973, Egypt launched a surprise attack across the Suez Canal, with the goal of creating a new front and re-taking lost land. The Israeli army was caught off guard, but quickly regrouped and launched a counter-attack. The war was characterized by intense fighting, heavy losses on both sides, and a UN ceasefire brokered by the US and Soviet Union. The war ended with Israel emerging victorious, but at a great cost. The war had significant global implications, including the signing of a 15-year treaty of friendship between Egypt and the Soviet Union. The war also led to a re-evaluation of Israel’s military strategy and a reassessment of the regional balance of power.
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