Moshe Dayan Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Northern Sinai Supply Routes Secured

Moshe Dayan's command consolidated captured routes in northern Sinai, reducing the Egyptian army's ability to sustain its scattered positions.

Role range: 1956-1956

General Staff Questions Mitla Tactical Necessity

Moshe Dayan's command faced questions about whether the costly engagement in the pass had been necessary for the Israeli advance.

Role range: 1956-1956

Israeli Troops Secure Northern Sinai Communications

Israeli formations consolidated strategic roads and captured positions in northern Sinai after the collapse of significant Egyptian resistance.

Role range: 1956-1957

Northern Coastal Road Secured

Israeli forces consolidated positions along northern Sinai's coastal road after overcoming Egyptian resistance.

Sharm El Sheikh Position Falls to Israel

Israeli forces captured Sharm el Sheikh, a key strategic position associated with access to the Straits of Tiran.

Role range: 1956-1957

Southern Sinai Egyptian Garrison Isolated

Israeli movement toward the southern peninsula isolated Egyptian positions near the approaches to the Straits of Tiran.

Rule of Sharm el-Sheikh

Israeli forces capture Sharm el-Sheikh, opening access to the Straits of Tiran.

Role range: 1956-1956 – 1953-1958

Sharm el-Sheikh Final Assault Ordered

Dayan orders the final attack on Egyptian positions guarding Sharm el-Sheikh.

Role range: 1956-1956 – 1953-1958

Sinai Campaign Objectives Achieved

Dayan reports that principal military objectives in Sinai have been reached.

Role range: 1956-1956 – 1953-1958

Sharm El Sheikh Captured

Israeli troops captured Sharm el Sheikh and gained military control of the approaches to the Straits of Tiran.

Kadesh Ground Campaign Ends

The Israeli army had occupied Sinai and Gaza by the end of its short offensive against Egyptian forces.

Sinai Campaign Reaches Southern Objectives

Moshe Dayan's forces completed the thrust toward the southern tip of Sinai as the campaign approached its military conclusion.

Role range: 1956-1956

Mitla Experience Highlights Parachute Coordination Risks

Moshe Dayan's army drew attention to the difficulties of coordinating isolated airborne forces with supporting ground columns in central Sinai.

Role range: 1956-1956

Captured Egyptian Equipment Assessed

Israeli military authorities inspected weapons and vehicles left behind after the Egyptian retreat across Sinai.

Sinai Supply Routes Consolidated

Israeli units established supply routes across conquered desert territory while awaiting diplomatic decisions over withdrawal.

Post Campaign Operational Lessons Compiled

The Israeli general staff reviewed airborne coordination and armored movement after the Sinai campaign.

Operation Bayonet

Golda Meir created Committee X, a small group of Government officials tasked with formulating an Israeli response, with herself and Defence Minister Moshe Dayan at the head.

Operation Bayonet

She also appointed General Aharon Yariv as her Advisor on Counterterrorism; he, along with Mossad Director Zvi Zamir, took the principal role in directing the ensuing operation.

Operation Bayonet

The committee came to the conclusion that, to deter future violent incidents against Israel, they needed to assassinate those who had supported or carried out the Munich massacre, and in dramatic fashion.

Mobilization

Joins emergency consultations as Israel mobilizes after the Egyptian and Syrian attack.

Role range: 1973-1973 – 1967-1974

Assessment of Northern Emergency

Defense Minister Moshe Dayan confronted reports of severe Israeli losses and Syrian advances while Israel mobilized reserves to reinforce the Golan front.

Role range: 1973-1973 – 1967-1974

Golan Heights

Warns that the Golan front is under severe pressure during the opening phase of the war.

Role range: 1973-1973 – 1967-1974

Northern Front War Planning

Israeli defense leaders weighed the military and political consequences of carrying the counteroffensive into Syrian territory after securing much of the plateau.

Role range: 1973-1973 – 1967-1974

Moshe Dayan, Israeli Foreign Secretary, submits his resignation

Moshe Dayan, Israeli Foreign Secretary, submits his resignation

Role range: 1977-1983

Resignation of Moshe Dayan

Moshe Dayan, Israeli Foreign Secretary, submits his resignation

Role range: 1977-1983

Death of Moshe Dayan

Death of Moshe Dayan