Battle of Ismailia

October 18–22, 1973 · Battle site

Result Egyptian victory

Egyptian forces stopped an Israeli attempt to cut off Egypt's Second Army near Ismailia in the last days of the Yom Kippur War. The Egyptian side kept its supply line.

Arab states

Israel

Strength and losses

Strength
23,860
Casualties
1,800
Tanks
246
Tanks lost
92
Guns
137
Strength
17,000
Casualties
600
Tanks
232
Tanks lost
40
Guns
72