In '73 My Army 8th ID unit in Mainz, Germany was prepared to deploy to Israel because the Soviets were making serious noises about coming to help their Arab proxies and President Nixon had us in US Army Europe prepare to counter the Soviets. Ultimately, the Soviets or Sovs as the Brits called them decided NOT to interfere so we stood down from our loadout. I do remember all the C-5As coming in and out of Rhein-Main AFB in Frankfurt passing over loaded with M60 tanks to replace the IDF losses. The Arabs attacked during this High Holy period and while the IDF losses were heavy they were eventually able to defeat their enemies. Unfortunately, history says Golda Meir had to resign, as a result.
I heard the Napoleon story happened on Tisha b’Av…that he asks what the people were wailing about, was told, asked how long ago it happened, was told, then said a people that remembers a loss that long deserved to have its temple restored.
To all the family. May you be sealed…G’mar tov. 🕎
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In '73 My Army 8th ID unit in Mainz, Germany was prepared to deploy to Israel because the Soviets were making serious noises about coming to help their Arab proxies and President Nixon had us in US Army Europe prepare to counter the Soviets. Ultimately, the Soviets or Sovs as the Brits called them decided NOT to interfere so we stood down from our loadout. I do remember all the C-5As coming in and out of Rhein-Main AFB in Frankfurt passing over loaded with M60 tanks to replace the IDF losses. The Arabs attacked during this High Holy period and while the IDF losses were heavy they were eventually able to defeat their enemies. Unfortunately, history says Golda Meir had to resign, as a result.
Thank you for that wonderful piece of history.
I heard the Napoleon story happened on Tisha b’Av…that he asks what the people were wailing about, was told, asked how long ago it happened, was told, then said a people that remembers a loss that long deserved to have its temple restored.