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In 1973, on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Israel's largest enemies joined together to strike her in a surprise attack that left the tiny nation pathetically outnumbered. This black day marked the beginning of what was to become one of Israel's most fatal wars.
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Against far more advanced Soviet weapons, the entire populace of Israel- immigrants of every generation and from every walk of life- rushed to the fronts to defend the Jewish Homeland. After only a few days, when the Israeli army had advanced into Egypt and stood just 50 miles from Cairo, the Jewish fighters gave in to the surrendering Arabs' pleas for peace.
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Out of darkness and betrayal have come countless stories of heroism, marvellous defeats, legendary victories, and most of all: miraculous survival. Listen to the narrator as he tells you the greatest stories of this proud nation, still heard in the streets and cafes of Israel today, while the up-close footage from both the home and the war fronts carry you through the most intense and inspiring moments of those suspenseful days.
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Important Features:
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• Detailed maps of land conquest
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• Visual illustration of attack points
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• Excerpts from Minister of Defense Moshe Dayan's famous address
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Director: Leo Filer
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Running Time: 30 minutes |
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