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October 29, 1973
Andropov gives his views on American and Soviet strategy vis-a-vis the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
October 22, 1973
A note on conversation covering North Korea's unification policy, a change of Kim Il Sung's personal adviser, the relationship between North Korea and Syria, and the importation of grains from Soviet Union.
October 1973
Stoph writes to Hafez al-Assad condemning the 'aggression' of Israel against Syria. Stoph expresses his respect for the Syrian people and their endurance.
November 3, 1973
Honecker announces the delivery of arms to the Syrian Arab Republic.
October 11, 1973
Hafez al-Assad tells Stoph about the escalation of the war and about Israeli bombardment of civilian facilities and houses.
Letter from Erich Honecker to Syrian President Hafez al-Assad expressing the GDR's opposition to the Israeli occupation of land acquired during the 1967 Six-Day War, and enumerating the military equipment which had recently been delivered to Syria from the GDR.
Undated letter from Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to GDR State Council Chairman Willi Stoph requesting support in conflict with Israel
Draft letter from Willi Stoph to Syrian President Hafez al-Assad condemning Israel's aggression against Syria.
December 11, 1973
A Defense Ministry report on The 1973 War. The report discusses the weaknesses in the Arab military strategy – lack of coordination, lack of serious commitment, insufficient mobilization of available resources, etc.
Document Year: 1973