Abdel Hakim Amer

ModernGeneralEgypt1919 — 1967

Egyptian field marshal who resigned after Six-Day War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1919

Died

1967

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score46.0

Abdel Hakim Amer — Complete Timeline

1953 AD

Appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdel Hakim Amer was appointed commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Army by President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Amer was a close friend of Nasser and played a key role in the 1952 revolution and subsequent military policies.

MilitaryNasserAppointment

Impact: national

1967 AD

Led Egypt in the 1967 Six-Day WarWar

As field marshal and commander-in-chief, Amer led Egypt's military during the Six-Day War against Israel. The war ended in a catastrophic defeat, with Israel capturing the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, and other territories.

Six-Day WarDefeatMilitary

Impact: regionaltragic

Resigned after the Six-Day WarPolitical Action◆ Major

After the devastating defeat in the Six-Day War, Amer resigned as commander-in-chief and vice president. He was later placed under house arrest and accused of plotting a coup against Nasser.

ResignationCoup AllegationsNasser

Impact: nationaltragic

Died under suspicious circumstancesOther◆ Major

Amer died in September 1967, officially by suicide, while under house arrest. Many believe he was killed on Nasser's orders to eliminate a political rival. His death marked the end of a key figure in Nasser's inner circle.

DeathConspiracyNasser

Impact: nationaltragic