About the book: 2008 / The book is a detailed description and analysis of military operations on the Egyptian-Israeli front during the "October War" of 1973. The author of these memoirs, who at that time held the post of Chief of the General Staff of the Egyptian Army, became famous as the main developer of the plan for crossing the Suez Canal and the commander of the successful operation. The book will attract the attention of everyone interested in military memoirs and the history of the countries of the Middle East.