An account of the events on October 6, 1973, covers the attack on Israel and the counterattack efforts of Operation Nickel Grass, a conflict that marked a significant point in the nuclear tensions between the United States and Russia.

"Thomas Dunne books." Includes maps of: 1949 [Cease-fire Lines (Israel's Borders from 1949 to June 1967), and Territories Captured by Israel during June 1967 War]; [Territory Occupied by Israel following 1967 War, and Egyptian Attack and Front Line]; [No Man's Land and Cease-fire Lines Following June 1967 War, and Syrian Attack, October 6-7, 1973]; [Egyptian-held Territory Following Cease Fire, Israeli-held Territory Following Cease-fire, and Cease-fire Line].

Hubris and the October war -- A new kind of Arab soldier -- Black Monday -- Arab euphoria -- Pushing the red line -- Airlift and breakout -- Back across the canal -- The Kremlin turns to Kissinger -- Seizing the cease-fire -- Approaching Armageddon: the nuclear alert.