War Planning
Provides military estimates that help convince President Sadat that Egypt can fight a limited war against Israel.
Role range: 1973-1973
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Ahmed Ismail Ali Biography and Timeline
Follow Ahmed Ismail Ali through 8 dated historical records for Egypt.
Ahmed Ismail Ali, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1972
1973
War Planning
Meets President Hafez al-Assad in Cairo to secretly discuss the joint Egyptian-Syrian war plan.
Role range: 1973-1973
Mobilization
Egypt and Syria publicly describe troop concentrations as routine maneuvers while preparing for war.
Role range: 1973-1973
Crossing of Suez Canal
Egyptian forces begin the canal crossing during Operation Badr at the opening of the war.
Role range: 1973-1973
Suez Canal
Egyptian commandos and assault troops cross the Suez Canal as the Egyptian offensive begins.
Role range: 1973-1973
Sinai Offensive
Orders preparation for an eastward Sinai offensive intended to relieve pressure on Syria and draw Israeli air power.
Role range: 1973-1973
Sinai Offensive
The Egyptian eastward offensive in Sinai is repulsed with heavy tank losses.
Role range: 1973-1973
Third Army
Attempts to manage the crisis created by the Israeli encirclement of Third Army.
Role range: 1973-1973
Records, sources and methodology
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