Michael J

How exactly do those who claim that Egypt won the war support this claim?

From my understanding of the following facts:

1. Egyptian casualties outnumbered Israeli casualties

2. By wars end, Israeli forces had crossed the Suez and stood 100 kilometers away from Cairo

3. The Egyptian third army was cut off and trapped in the desert with no food or water

4. The Soviet Union felt the need to intervene militarily on Egypt's behalf (they eventually backed down after the US threatened to join on Israel's side if they did)

5. Syria scrapped its planned counterattack after the ceasefire because it knew that Egypt could not afford to re-enter the war

I would say that Egypt lost the war without a doubt. I agree that it was not a humiliating defeat like 1967 was and that they did win the battles of the first day or two. However, that it wasn't a humiliating defeat and that Egypt won some battles does not make Egypt the victor. I'm seriously interested to understand the rationale.

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The concept of a taking multi-vitamins is compelling, and the industry has done a good job of convincing people they are helpful and perhaps even neccessary. From a medical viewpoint, are multi-vitamins really neccessary?

Follow up question: are there any potential dangers in taking a daily multi-vitamin?

Bonus points to anyone who gives information regarding other common supplements like Omega-3, Oleic acid etc.