COUNTERSTRIKE AT SUEZ*
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Israel Assault*
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Egypt Defend*
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Date: October 16, 1973*
Location: Egypt*
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Discovering a gap between the 3rd and 4th Egyptian Army, Israeli General Sharon's armored division attacked elements of the Egyptian 16th Infantry Division. Dug in and reinforced by a nearby tank brigade, the Egyptians fought back hard. The Israelis were able to push ahead but lost heavily in men and tanks. While Sharon was able to maintain a bridgehead across the Suez, he left his rear practically unguarded, which encouraged the Egyptians to counterstrike in an attempt to cut him off.
