6 October - Surprise attack! Egypt & Syria attack on Yom Kippur.

First 24 hours - Egypt makes massive advances.

Simultaneously, Syria targets Golan Heights.

By 12 October - Israel pushes Syrians back.

15 October - Israel counterattacks, reaches Suez Canal.

With Cairo at risk, Arab states deploy the "oil weapon."

The superpowers (USA & USSR) jump into the fray.

24 October - Ceasefire! Hostilities pause.

The Yom Kippur Surprise

• It was the holiest Jewish day. Many Israeli soldiers were off-duty.

• Real-world example: Imagine studying for a test, and your teacher suddenly gives a pop quiz when you least expect it!

Egypt's Swift Advance

• 90k soldiers & 850 tanks in 24 hrs! 🚢

• Destroyed 300 Israeli tanks & reclaimed some of Sinai.

• Real-world example: It's like a team practicing a football play to perfection and then flawlessly executing it during the match.

Syrian Power Play on Golan Heights

• 500 Syrian tanks overpower Israel.

• Real-world example: When the underdog team suddenly scores multiple goals.

Israeli Airforce vs. Soviet Missiles

• Arab forces had powerful Soviet air-defense.

• Israel's counter took 3 days to gear up.

Oil - The Unexpected Weapon 🛢️

• Arab states reduced oil production.

• Saudi Arabia: NO OIL for USA & Netherlands.

• Real-world example: Imagine your city cutting off WiFi because they wanted something from the government!

The Superpowers' Role

• USSR: 📦 Supplying arms to Egypt & Syria.

• USA: ✈️ Massive supply airlift to Israel.

• Real-world example: Think of two popular kids in school backing up two opposing groups in a debate.

High Stakes with the Suez Canal

• Both superpowers advise restraint and caution.

• USA was on nuclear alert. 😲 Scary times!

Ceasefire & UN Intervention

• Both superpowers avoid a face-off, support a UN ceasefire.

• By 24 October, fighting stopped, and UN troops arrived.