By 11:00, the Egyptian forces decided to withdraw under a smoke screen.
But he has made clear that Egyptian forces would not take part in any such operation.
The B-17s were back in action the following night, to attack retreating Egyptian forces.
He arrayed his forced in six divisions to face an Egyptian force about 10,000 strong.
Such successes were to continue as the improved Egyptian forces grew in power and influence throughout the region.
But the number of Egyptian forces allowed does not allow for the capacity needed to control the border.
But it was well within artillery range of Egyptian forces, just fifteen miles away.
I don't know who has done these attacks, but they are not Egyptian military forces.
There was a general consensus to attack Egyptian forces throwing them off balance, but disagreed on how to do so.
Masquerading as an Egyptian force, the raiders meet no significant resistance.