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Battle of the Chinese Farm
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The Battle of the Chinese Farm took place during October 15 to October 17, 1973 between the Egyptian Army and the Israel Defense Forces, as part of the Yom Kippur War. It was fought in the Sinai Penin
Destroyed Egyptian tank.
Destroyed Egyptian tank.
A post-war photograph of Brigadier General Abd Rab el-Nabi Hafez (Lieutenant-General at the time of the photograph), who commanded all Egyptian forces
A post-war photograph of Brigadier General Abd Rab el-Nabi Hafez (Lieutenant-General at the time of the photograph), who commanded all Egyptian forces in the 16th Infantry Division's bridgehead during the battle. He was wounded by shrapnel from Israeli artillery on October 18, and was succeeded by his chief of staff.
Major General Ariel Sharon, commander of the 143rd Armored Division, photographed here as Prime Minister of Israel.
Major General Ariel Sharon, commander of the 143rd Armored Division, photographed here as Prime Minister of Israel.
Colonel Abd el-Hamid Abd el-Sami', commander of the 16th Infantry Brigade. As of the night of October 15/16, his unit bore the main brunt of Israeli a
Colonel Abd el-Hamid Abd el-Sami', commander of the 16th Infantry Brigade. As of the night of October 15/16, his unit bore the main brunt of Israeli attacks throughout the battle.
Operation Badr (1973)
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Operation Badr, also known as Plan Badr, was an Egyptian military offensive and operation across the Suez Canal that destroyed the Bar-Lev Line, a chain of Israeli fortifications along the frontline o
Battle of the Chinese Farm
…opening them up to the Israelis. The battle is remembered as one of the most costly and brutal battles of the war. On October 6, 1973, Egypt launched Operation Badr, intending to cross the Suez Canal and establish bridgeheads on the opposite bank of the Sinai Peninsula, which had been occupied by Israel since 1967…
Egyptian military vehicles crossing the Suez Canal over one of the bridgeheads, 7 October 1973
Egyptian military vehicles crossing the Suez Canal over one of the bridgeheads, 7 October 1973
Lt. Gen. Saad El Shazly was responsible for planning a crossing offensive
Lt. Gen. Saad El Shazly was responsible for planning a crossing offensive
Egyptian soldiers on the east bank. Notice the carts. Pulled by two men, these transports greatly assisted in the movement of weapons and matériel on
Egyptian soldiers on the east bank. Notice the carts. Pulled by two men, these transports greatly assisted in the movement of weapons and matériel on the east bank, while no vehicles had yet crossed.
Egyptian engineers employ water cannons to blast an opening in the massive Israeli sand wall.
Egyptian engineers employ water cannons to blast an opening in the massive Israeli sand wall.