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Shmuel Tankus Biography and Timeline

Follow Shmuel Tankus through 6 dated historical records for Israel.

Shmuel Tankus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1956–1956Years on this page

1956

Armoured Landings Support Southern Axis

Commander of Israeli Navy · Southern Sinai · Warfare / Suez War

Tankus's naval forces help land armoured vehicles supporting the Israeli advance along the southern route.

Role range: 1956-1956

Infantry Landings Support Southern Axis

Commander of Israeli Navy · Southern Sinai · Warfare / Suez War

Israeli naval forces under Tankus land infantry to assist the 9th Brigade's southern advance.

Role range: 1956-1956

Israeli Coast Secured during Kadesh

Commander of Israeli Navy · Israeli Coast · Warfare / Suez War

Tankus directs naval forces protecting Israel's coast while the Sinai campaign is underway.

Role range: 1956-1956

Maritime Resupply of Ninth Brigade

Commander of Israeli Navy · Southern Sinai · Warfare / Suez War

Tankus directs naval supply support for the 9th Brigade operating along the difficult southern Sinai axis.

Role range: 1956-1956

Ninth Brigade Naval Support

Commander of Israeli Navy · Gulf of Aqaba · Warfare / Suez War

Tankus's navy supports the 9th Brigade as it advances through southern Sinai.

Role range: 1956-1956

Southern Coastal Advance Supported by Sea

Commander of Israeli Navy · Gulf of Aqaba · Warfare / Suez War

Tankus coordinates naval support along the coast as Israeli forces move through southern Sinai.

Role range: 1956-1956

Records, sources and methodology

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