Eight Hundred Ninetieth Battalion Mitla Drop
Raphael Eitan commanded the airborne battalion that landed near the eastern approaches to Mitla Pass at the opening of the Sinai campaign.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Raphael Eitan Biography and Timeline
Follow Raphael Eitan through 8 dated historical records for Israel.
Raphael Eitan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Mitla Airborne Battalion Lands Near the Defile
Raphael Eitan led the Israeli airborne battalion dropped near Mitla Pass, establishing a foothold that would draw reinforcements across central Sinai.
Role range: 1956-1956
Airborne Force Holds Eastern Pass Approaches
Raphael Eitan's troops held their position near the eastern entrance of the pass while awaiting the arrival of the brigade's ground column.
Role range: 1956-1956
Paratroopers Hold Eastern Mitla Approaches
Raphael Eitan's airborne troops maintained their foothold near Mitla while the larger brigade fought to control nearby approaches and communications.
Role range: 1956-1956
Airborne Battalion Supports Brigade Engagement
Raphael Eitan's battalion was part of the Israeli parachute formation fighting near Mitla as the brigade sought to maintain its desert foothold.
Role range: 1956-1956
Paratroopers Maintain Link to Eastern Airhead
Raphael Eitan's airborne troops helped preserve the Israeli position at the eastern end of Mitla while fighting occurred farther into the defile.
Role range: 1956-1956
Airborne Soldiers Reorganize Following Desert Clash
Raphael Eitan's paratroopers reorganized near Mitla after several days of operations that began with an isolated airborne landing.
Role range: 1956-1956
Parachute Force Continues Sinai Consolidation
Raphael Eitan's battalion remained part of the Israeli force securing its positions after the airborne opening of the Sinai campaign.
Role range: 1956-1956
Records, sources and methodology
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