Molotov Inferno MTO (id:#61434)

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Semach, Syria 1948-05-20 (4 others)

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Overview:

In 1948, Syria was considered a greater threat to Israel's survival than Egypt and with good reason. The invading Syrian column, accompanied by armor, rolled forward in full anticipation of making a breakthrough to Nazareth and Tiberias. The first stop was the seizure of the Israeli-held Arab town of Semach, captured with heavy losses to the Israelis. Resistance stiffened as the resolve of the Israeli kibbutzniks was rallied by Ben Gurion and Yigal Yadin, the Chief of Staff. An inferno fo Molotov cocktails and two 19th-century 65mm 'Napoleon' guns met the Syrian advance.

Defender: Israeli (Kibbutz defenders)  

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