Communications Attacks Disrupt Egyptian Coordination
Israeli aircraft attacked communications targets as the offensive began, complicating Egyptian military responses across widely separated positions.
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Declaration of War
Authorises the Israeli attack on Egypt, framing it as a campaign to end fedayeen attacks and open navigation.
Egyptian Communications Network Struck
Tolkowsky directs air operations that attack Egyptian communications facilities as Operation Kadesh opens.
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.
First Israeli Combat Parachute Landing
Eitan commands the 890th Battalion in the first combat parachute landing conducted by the Israel Defense Forces.
Ground Link-Up Column Started
Sharon leads the ground element of the 202nd Paratroop Brigade toward the isolated force near Mitla Pass.
Invasion of Gaza
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Invasion of Sinai
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Invasion of Sinai
Israel launches Operation Kadesh, invading the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula and advancing toward the Suez Canal Zone.
Israeli Aircraft Support Opening Ground Advance
Dan Tolkowsky oversaw air force operations that provided the advancing Israeli formations with reconnaissance, communications support, and tactical assistance.
Israeli Airlift Supplies Paratroopers
Israeli aircraft supported the isolated airborne force by delivering supplies and maintaining communication with ground formations.
Israeli General Staff Monitors Mitla Airhead
Moshe Dayan monitored the isolated parachute force near Mitla as the Sinai offensive developed along several separate axes.
Israeli Offensive Begins Across Sinai Frontier
Under Moshe Dayan's direction, Israeli ground and airborne units entered Egyptian territory and initiated the campaign known as Operation Kadesh.
Israeli Sinai Offensive Begins
Israeli ground and airborne forces began Operation Kadesh against Egyptian positions in the Sinai Peninsula.
Kuntilla Captured for Link-Up Route
Sharon's brigade captures Kuntilla while opening the overland route toward the airborne battalion.
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.
Mitla Airborne Force Isolated
An Israeli paratroop battalion landed east of Mitla Pass before the supporting ground column reached its position.
Mitla Approach Parachute Drop
Eitan leads the paratroop battalion dropped near the eastern approaches to Mitla Pass.
Mitla Paratroop Airlift Coordinated
Tolkowsky's air force carries the 890th Battalion to the Mitla area for the opening airborne assault.
Mitla Pass
Commands the paratroop force dropped near Mitla Pass at the opening of Operation Kadesh.
Opening Ground Axes Coordinated
Simhoni coordinates Southern Command formations as Israeli ground forces enter Sinai on several axes.
Operation Kadesh
Directs Operation Kadesh, the Israeli invasion of Sinai.
Parachute Battalion Lands Near Mitla Approach
Ariel Sharon's force was inserted near the Mitla Pass approaches to secure a forward foothold deep inside the Sinai Peninsula.
Parachute Brigade Drives Toward Mitla
Ariel Sharon led the paratroop brigade's ground element into Sinai to connect with the troops already dropped near Mitla Pass.
Paratroopers Gather for Mitla Advance
Ariel Sharon's paratroop brigade prepared a ground advance to link with the airborne force east of Mitla Pass.
Sharon Begins Overland Linkup With Paratroopers
Ariel Sharon led the remainder of his parachute brigade overland toward the battalion already deployed east of Mitla Pass.
Sinai Campaign Seeks Rapid Strategic Breakthrough
Moshe Dayan planned quick maneuver to isolate Egyptian formations and create operational conditions before larger international pressures could intervene.
Southern Command Offensive Directed
Simhoni directs Israeli Southern Command during the opening of Operation Kadesh.
Southern Command Opens Multiple Fronts
Asaf Simhoni directed simultaneous ground operations in northern and central Sinai during the opening of the campaign.
Suez Canal
Israel invades the Gaza Strip & the Sinai Peninsula & make rapid progress towards the Suez Canal Zone
Three Axis Sinai Advance Launched
Moshe Dayan directed an offensive organized along northern, central, and southern routes to overwhelm Egyptian defenses across the peninsula.
202nd Brigade Rejoined Airborne Force
Sharon's overland column links with the paratroopers dropped near Mitla Pass the previous day.
38th Division Central Axis Opened
Wallach directs the 38th Division's infantry and armoured formations on the central Sinai axis.
890th Battalion Reunited with Brigade
Eitan's isolated 890th Battalion is reunited with the advancing 202nd Paratroop Brigade.
Abu Ageila Defenses Attacked
Israeli units assaulted Egyptian strongpoints around Abu Ageila, a major defensive position controlling routes across central Sinai.
Abu Ageila Objective Prioritised
Dayan directs forces toward the key Abu Ageila road junction and defensive complex.
Abu Ageila Operations Coordinated
Simhoni coordinates the converging Israeli formations attacking Egyptian positions around Abu Ageila.
Abu Ageila Route Opened
Ben-Ari's armoured brigade helps open the route through the Abu Ageila defensive area.
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.
Anglo French Ultimatum Issued
Britain and France demanded that Egyptian and Israeli troops withdraw from the canal area, creating the announced pretext for intervention.
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