October War 1973
The October 1973 Victory, in which Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal and reclaimed Sinai territories occupied by Israel since 1967, remains a defining moment in Egypt’s modern history.
In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on October 14.
Egypt’s First Lady Entissar El-Sisi said the October War victory in 1973 was the greatest example of will and determination and crossing to the future.