Valley of Tears
Commands the 7th Armored Brigade in the defensive battle in the northern Golan Heights.
Role range: 1973-1973
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Avigdor Ben-Gal Biography and Timeline
Follow Avigdor Ben-Gal through 4 dated historical records for Israel.
Avigdor Ben-Gal, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1973
Seventh Brigade Holds Northern Sector
The Israeli Seventh Armored Brigade defended key approaches in the northern Golan against repeated Syrian tank attacks despite heavy losses and intense pressure.
Role range: 1973-1973
Armored Defense Near Valley of Tears
Israeli tank crews continued a prolonged defense in the Valley of Tears, using positions on the ridgeline to resist Syrian attempts to break through.
Role range: 1973-1973
Northern Syrian Assault Repelled
The failure of major Syrian attacks in the northern sector marked a turning point in the armored battle and helped restore Israeli control of the approaches.
Role range: 1973-1973
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