Israel at War: 1973 | Michael Oren
Israel faced a surprise attack on Yom Kippur 1973. Historian Michael Oren reveals how the Jewish state responded—and how the Yom Kippur War reshaped Middle East history for the next 50 years.
August 5, 20246m 29s
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Show Notes
On Yom Kippur 1973, Israel was blindsided by a massive surprise attack from Egypt and Syria—seeking revenge for their defeat in the Six-Day War. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren recounts how the Jewish state faced an existential threat on its holiest day, and how its response shaped the military and political landscape of the Middle East for the next 50 years. Discover the high-stakes decisions, battlefield heroism, and lasting global impact of the Yom Kippur War in one of history’s most dramatic military turnarounds.
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