How did the Israelis get their asses kicked so bad in this battle

They were surprised, plus proliferation of ATGM's.

>>2182126
Egypt actually had a functional military at the time. Like, for two days until the politicians started meddling and they squandered the advantage they had gained over the Israelis.

anti tank grenade missles

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Sagger 3 missiles

If you read the details Ariel Sharon sounds like a moron.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Badr_(1973)#Israeli_counterattack

>At 10:40, Gonen ordered Adan to cross to the west bank and Sharon to move towards Suez City. Short of forces, Adan requested that Sharon send a battalion to protect his southern flank. Gonen consented, but Sharon would not comply, and consequently several critical positions would be lost to the Egyptians later on.[128]

>Meanwhile, Sharon left Tasa and headed for Suez City, leaving a single reconnaissance company to hold vital ridges such as Hamadia and Kishuf, but not the hills to the north, such as Hamutal. Instead, Keren's brigade gained responsibility for these areas, but Sharon's action further endangered Adan's position.[130]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Badr_(1973)#Aftermath

>Disregarding this new order, Sharon division mounted a major brigade-sized attack the following day. Despite initial successes, the Israelis had been repulsed by the end of the day with no gains, losing around 60 tanks in the process.[142] Gonen was furious at Sharon, not only because of his violation of the decision to remain on the defensive, but also because he had repeatedly disobeyed direct orders from Gonen on a number of occasions.[143] Elazar was equally livid, but rather than remove Sharon, an insubordinate but innovative commander with political connection to the opposition party, Elazar decided to replace Gonen, who had proven to be out of his depth, inept at being an operational commander.

>>2182126
>Do Israelis actually suck in combat when they don't have complete air dominance?

Yes.

>>2182336
>grenades against tanks

solid snake, pls.

>>2183901
kek

>>2182767
>Does Western country suck in combat when they don't have complete air dominance.

Sorry we don't have millions of troops to throw at the enemy to die like the Russians or Chinese.

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>>2182126
Air combat is the most important type of combat.

t. Ace Combat pro