Army of the Sun

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Army of the Sun, is a 1973 Egyptian movie, directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, and starring Nadia Lotfi. with a runtime of 38 minutes.

Overview

Army of the Sun is an Egyptian historical documentary film that captures the triumph and pride of the Egyptian armed forces in the 1973 October War. The film documents the pivotal moments of the crossing of the Suez Canal, including tanks traversing pontoon bridges, the storming and breaching of the supposedly impregnable Bar-Lev Line, and the raising of the Egyptian flag over Sinai. Drawing on live footage and illustrated with excerpts from international newspaper headlines and global media commentary on the war, the documentary presents a comprehensive visual chronicle of Egypt's military achievement. It stands as a proud testament to the Egyptian soldier's courage and the historic significance of October 1973.

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