Just one thing I would like to comment on CarolC, as someone who watched this little piece of history unfold - Wasn't it lucky for Egypt that all their allies just happened to have their armies fully mobilised and parked on Israel's borders in anticipation of such an Israeli attack - Nothing like foresight is there?

Defensive positions, Teribus. Based on Israel's prior attacks and other acts of aggression against them, they knew what Israel's plans were. Can't blame them for wanting to be ready for it.