Second Battle of Mount Hermon
Second Battle of Mount Hermon
The Second Battle of Mount Hermon was a significant military engagement during the Yom Kippur War. It took place on October 8–9, 1973, in the Golan Heights, a strategically important region contested by Israel and Syria.
Background[edit | edit source]
The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War, began on October 6, 1973, when a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. The Golan Heights was a key battleground due to its strategic high ground.
Battle[edit | edit source]
The battle for Mount Hermon was crucial because the mountain provided a vantage point for intelligence gathering and military operations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) aimed to recapture the position after it was initially lost to Syrian forces.
The Golani Brigade, an elite unit of the IDF, was tasked with the operation. Under the command of Rafael Eitan, the brigade launched a counterattack against the Syrian Commando Battalion led by Hikmat al-Shihabi.
The battle was intense, with both sides suffering significant casualties. The Israeli forces managed to regain control of the mountain, securing a strategic advantage for the remainder of the war.
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
The recapture of Mount Hermon was a morale booster for the Israeli forces and provided a critical intelligence advantage. The victory at Mount Hermon allowed Israel to better monitor Syrian movements and contributed to the eventual stabilization of the front lines in the Golan Heights.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The battle is remembered as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Golani Brigade. It is studied in military academies as an example of effective mountain warfare and the importance of strategic high ground.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "The Yom Kippur War: The Epic Encounter That Transformed the Middle East" by Abraham Rabinovich
- "The Battle for Mount Hermon" by Chaim Herzog
External links[edit | edit source]
- [IDF History of the Yom Kippur War](https://www.idf.il/en/)
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