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Battle of Abu-Ageila

June 5–6, 1967 · Battle of Abu-Ageila

Result Israeli victory

Ariel Sharon's division broke the Egyptian fortified position at Um Katef by a night attack.

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Israel

Egypt

Ariel Sharon military commander

Yeshayahu Gavish military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 14,000
Killed: 42
Wounded: 140
Tanks: c. 150
Tanks lost: c. 8

Casualties: 2,000
Tanks: 66
Tanks lost: c. 64
Ships: c. 22

Units

Ugda Sharon (1967)

Egyptian army in Sinai (1967)

226th Paratroopers Brigade