JOMKIPURSKÁ VOJNA NA SÝRSKOM FRONTE V ROKU 1973

The article deals with the Arab-Israeli war in October 1973. Since the Western and Israeli perspectives on this issue have already been treated in a number of works, the focus of this article lies mainly on Arab sources. Arab sources undoubtedly provide a different view and perspective on this part of Middle Eastern history. The actions of the two main Arab actors, Ḥāfiẓ al-Asad and Anwar as-Sādāt, were key determinants of the effectiveness of the Arab coalition during the period. It was also the baseline for the positions of other leaders in the region. The war destroyed many myths. It proved that the Arabs could cooperate and that they could keep their intentions a secret. It showed that Arab soldiers could fight bravely and well when properly trained and motivated and that they could handle the most advanced weapons.