Study Revisits Egypt’s Military Rebuilding Before the 1973 Battle for Sinai

A recent strategic study by the Egyptian Center for Thought and Strategic Studies examines Egypt’s efforts to rebuild its armed forces after the 1967 defeat and prepare for the battle to liberate Sinai in 1973.

The study reviews the situation immediately following the defeat, focusing on the period that marked the start of the military’s reconstruction.

Among the developments highlighted is the appointment of General Mohamed Fawzi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. His appointment forms part of the study’s account of Egypt’s military leadership in the aftermath of 1967.

The review places that immediate post-defeat period within the broader account of Egypt’s preparations for 1973, tracing the link between rebuilding the armed forces and the objective of liberating Sinai.