The 1973 Yom Kippur War

Fast Facts: The Yom Kippur War
1973 War was planned as surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria.
Israel was able to mobilize quickly and meet the threat.
Intense combat occurred on both Sinai and Syrian fronts.
Israel was resupplied by the United States, Egypt and Syria by the Soviet Union.
Casualties: Israeli: approximately 2,800 killed, 8,000 wounded. Combined Egypt and Syrian: approximately 15,000 killed, 30,000 wounded (official figures were not released, and estimates vary).