The 6 Days War, 1967
-1967 Nasser expels the UN peacekeeping force from the Canal zone
-Egyptians close the straits to the Israelis and mass troops on the border
-Israelis with the help of intelligence know of the attack and follow through with first-strike policy
-Destroy the Egyptian airforce, take Sinai peninsula, Golan Heights, and West Bank (Whole war lasts 6 days)
-USA needs to step in to halt attacks in fear of angering the other Arab nations
Subjunctive Question
What would have been the outcome if the USA did not step in and halt the 6 Days War?
Summary
As an act of aggression toward Israel Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal and stops Israel from using it. They also put troops on the border ready to attack the Israelis. Due to the intelligence program that Israel had however, they were ready for the attack and when it came they were able to defeat Egypt with a strong airforce.
What would have been the outcome if the USA did not step in and halt the 6 Days War?
Summary
As an act of aggression toward Israel Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal and stops Israel from using it. They also put troops on the border ready to attack the Israelis. Due to the intelligence program that Israel had however, they were ready for the attack and when it came they were able to defeat Egypt with a strong airforce.