Abu Ageila Route Opened30 October 1956
Ben-Ari's armoured brigade helps open the route through the Abu Ageila defensive area.
Historical person
Uri Ben-Ari Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Uri Ben-Ari, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Israel.
10 records1956–195610 events8 places
Chronological biography
1956
Dyka Pass Captured30 October 1956
Ben-Ari's 7th Armoured Brigade captures the Dyka Pass during the central Sinai breakthrough.
Seventh Armoured Brigade Enters Sinai30 October 1956
Ben-Ari leads the 7th Armoured Brigade into Sinai to reinforce the main Israeli advance.
Seventh Brigade Committed Ahead of Schedule30 October 1956
Ben-Ari brings the 7th Armoured Brigade into the battle earlier than the original General Staff timetable.
Abu Ageila Armour Breakthrough31 October 1956
Ben-Ari's armoured forces help break through Egyptian positions in the Abu Ageila sector.
Bir al-Hamma Reached31 October 1956
Ben-Ari's armoured column reaches Bir al-Hamma as the Israeli advance continues westward.
Bir Hasna Reached31 October 1956
Ben-Ari's brigade advances through central Sinai and reaches the Bir Hasna area.
Jebel Libni Captured31 October 1956
Ben-Ari's armoured forces capture Jebel Libni after breaking through the central Sinai defensive system.
Ruafa Dam Captured31 October 1956
Ben-Ari's 7th Armoured Brigade captures Ruafa Dam during its westward advance.
Armour Halted Fifteen Kilometres from Canal2 November 1956
Ben-Ari's 7th Armoured Brigade advances deep into Sinai and halts about fifteen kilometres from the Suez Canal.
Titles and roles
7th Armoured Brigade Commander · Armoured Brigade Commander
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.