October 6, 1973*
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The Six-Day War (1967) had increased the area under Israel's control through the occupation of the Sinai, Gaza, Arab Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Golan Heights. Israel was generally satisfied with the status quo, but Arab leaders repeatedly warned that they would not accept continued Israeli occupation of the lands lost in 1967. Threats became more frequent, as was periodic massing of troops along the borders. Also during this time, Syrian and Egyptian forces underwent massive rearmament with sophisticated Soviet equipment. Egypt and Syria, with financial backing from Saudi Arabia, reached secret agreements to take back the land lost to Israel. 
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The Syrian Army has launched a surprise attack through out the Golan Heights sector.  Already lead elements of the 1st Syrian Armor Division have broken through our first line of defense and are heading for the town of Rafid. Halt the Syrian forces and establish a new line of defense.
