31 October 1956
Tenth Brigade Attack at Umm Qatef
Wallach directs the 10th Brigade in an unsuccessful assault against Egyptian positions at Umm Qatef.
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Wallach directs the 10th Brigade in an unsuccessful assault against Egyptian positions at Umm Qatef.
Wallach commits the 37th Brigade against Umm Qatef, where Egyptian defences stop the attack.
Wallach's forces encounter strong Egyptian resistance and attacks against Umm Qatef are halted.
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