October 17, 1973: Israeli forces invade Egypt after 11 days of fighting. Egypt sends its elite 25th Armored Brigade to destroy the Israeli rear guard and cut off forces west of the canal. A massive armored column pushes north. #Egypt #Israel #SuezCanal #ArmoredBrigade #MilitaryHistory #TankWarfare | War Stories

9.4K views · 198 reactions | The Yom Kippur War saw Egypt and Syria catch Israel off guard with a massive two-front assault. Intense battles, like the Chinese Farm, eventually gave Israel the upper hand. The conflict ended in a ceasefire, with the Sinai Peninsula returning to Egypt. From: Greatest Tank Battles S2 Ep8 | War Stories | Facebook

38K views · 699 reactions | While the 20-day Yom Kippur War story is reasonably well-known, the cost is often not discussed. We take a look at what happened and the high price of Israel's victory. | HonestReporting | Facebook