Yom Kippur War 1973: The Last Great Arab-Israeli War

Yom Kippur War 1973: The Last Great Arab-Israeli War

On October 6, 1973, as Israel observed Yom Kippur and Muslims celebrated Ramadan, war erupted on two fronts. Egypt and Syria launched a surprise assault to reclaim land lost in the Six-Day War — igniting a brutal 19-day conflict that reshaped the Middle East. In this powerful 15-minute documentary, we explore: The surprise Egyptian and Syrian attacks across the Suez Canal and Golan Heights Heroic Israeli counteroffensives, including the legendary crossing led by Ariel Sharon The global Cold War tensions as the U.S. and USSR watched closely The war’s devastating toll — and its long-lasting political, economic, and military legacy Was it a military victory, a political defeat, or both? Discover the untold stories behind one of the most intense wars of the 20th century. 👉 Subscribe for more documentaries on global conflicts, military history, and untold stories of war.