Day: October 6, 2024

Today in 1973, Egypt & Syria launch a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish Yom Kippur holiday. The onslaught nearly overwhelms the Israelis, who soon rally for a devastating counter offensive. A ceasefire ends the three-week war amid fears of a superpower intervention. pic.twitter.com/kgcOBuHicI

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) October 6, 2024