# How Egypt and Syria Nearly Overran Israel in 1973

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Podcast: [The Rest of History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-of-history-7616377)
Published: 2026-07-24T14:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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