Tanks in the Urban Battle of Suez City

July 07, 2023 • 00:27:29
Tanks in the Urban Battle of Suez City
Urban Warfare Project
Tanks in the Urban Battle of Suez City

Jul 07 2023 | 00:27:29

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Show Notes

In this episode, the second in a two-part series, John Spencer continues his conversation with retired Brig. Gen. Yom Tov Tamir. In the previous episode, he reflected on his long career as an armor officer in the Israel Defense Forces, in which he held positions from tank commander to division commander. Part two picks up with a description of his experiences during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, including the last battle of the war, the Battle of Suez, which ended disastrously. Based on his experiences, he shares his his thoughts on the role of armor in urban warfare and complex layered defenses.

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