This Means War A Cautionary Tale from 1973
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Dec 21, 2023 Dive into the gripping lessons from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where intelligence failures and strategic surprises led to unexpected casualties. Explore the remarkable adaptability of the Israeli Navy and their innovative combat tactics against powerful foes. Unpack the evolution of Multi-Domain Operations and the critical importance of logistics and psychological factors in warfare. Gain insights into how past conflicts have shaped modern military strategies and the value of effective communication under pressure.
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Cost Of Maneuver In Contested Domains
- The 1973 Yom Kippur War shows how costly operational maneuver can be when domains are contested.
- Israel had to re-learn combined arms and accept high-risk options to avoid losing an attritional contest.
Egyptian Suez Crossing And SAM Shield
- The Egyptians executed a highly effective mass crossing of the Suez with air defenses and missile belts.
- That surprise and denial of Israeli air superiority placed the IDF back on its heels early in the war.
Attrition Forced A High‑Risk Breakout
- Israel faced unsustainable tank attrition and needed an operational shock to change the math.
- Their solution was a high-risk canal-crossing to strike Egyptian rear areas and logistics.