May 18, 1967 The Six-Day War

Cairo Radio Saut El Arab published the following Order of the Day by Abdul Muhsin Murtagi, the General then Commanding Sinai:

“The Egyptian forces have taken up positions in accordance with a definite plan.

“Our forces are definitely ready to carry the battle beyond the borders of Egypt.

“Morale is very high among the members of our armed forces because this is the day for which they have been waiting – to make a holy war in order to return the plundered land to its owners.

“In many meetings with army personnel they asked when the holy war will begin – the time has come to give them their wash.”

Source: 21, p. 10.