1893-1976
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(372) documents
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1930- 2000
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1912- 1994
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1906- 1982
1937- 2006
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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.
October 28, 1973
Federal Chancellor, Brandt writes to President Nixon about the discover on 24 October 1973 that Israeli ships in Bremerhaven were loaded with American munitions for Israel. Brandt voices his concerns about Middle Eastern Peace and importance of transparency in transatlantic relations.
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.
October 1973
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.
