Bar Lev Line, Fortified defense system along Suez Canal, Egypt.
The Bar Lev Line extends for 150 kilometers along the eastern bank of the Suez Canal with 22 reinforced concrete strongpoints positioned at strategic intervals.
Israel constructed this defensive fortification system between 1968 and 1969 after capturing the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War of 1967.
The fortification represents a significant period in Egyptian military history, with its breach during Operation Badr commemorated annually on Armed Forces Day.
Located at coordinates 30.525°N and 32.329167°E, the fortification included sand barriers reaching heights of 25 meters and incorporated extensive road networks for supply lines.
Egyptian forces used water cannons to break through the sand walls during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, demonstrating an innovative solution to overcome the defensive barrier.
Inception: 1968
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 30.52500,32.32917
Latest update: March 26, 2025 19:51
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