Episode

How Egypt and Syria Nearly Overran Israel in 1973

Podcast: The Rest of History
Published: Jul 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 542
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In this episode, we unpack the Yom Kippur War, examining how a coordinated surprise attack brought Israel to the brink. We explore the initial successes of the Egyptian and Syrian forces and the critical moments that turned the tide of the conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.