Operation Rhodes (1970)

Operation Rhodes (Israel vs Egypt) took place in 1970 during War of Attrition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1970
• Date: 22 January 1970
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War of Attrition
• Side A: Israel
• Side B: Egypt
• Commanders (A): Haim Bar Lev, Haim Nadal
• Commanders (B): Saad El Shazly
• Casualties: 3 killed, 7 injured (Israel), 70 killed, 62 POWs (Egypt)
• Outcome: Israeli victory
• Coordinates: 27.505°, 33.982°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Operation Rhodes · Wikidata entry