History GCSE
War of Attrition
What War of Attrition means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of War of Attrition
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A conflict from 1967 to 1970, involving artillery duels and commando raids between Egypt and Israel, caused by the continued dispute over the Suez Canal.
Topics that use War of Attrition
- Option P5: Key topic 2: The escalating conflict, 1964–73 - 2 Aftermath of the 1967 war (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- 'land for peace'
- Refugees and displacement
- Religious significance
- Strategic geography
- Suez Canal
- UN Resolution 242
- Demographics and occupation
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