Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy

ModernGeneralEgypt1921 — ?

Egyptian commander in the 1973 October War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)70

Total Score58.2

Mohamed Abdel Ghani el-Gamasy — Complete Timeline

1973 AD

1973 October War CommandWar◆ Major

Gamasy served as a senior commander in the Egyptian Second Army during the October War. He directed operations on the northern sector of the Suez Canal front.

October WarMilitary CommandEgypt

Impact: regional

1974 AD

Chief of Staff of Egyptian Armed ForcesPolitical Action

Gamasy was appointed Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces after the October War. He oversaw the post-war reorganization and modernization of the military.

Military AppointmentPost-WarEgypt

Impact: national

Sinai Disengagement NegotiationsPolitical Action◆ Major

Gamasy led the Egyptian military delegation in the disengagement talks with Israel. The negotiations resulted in the Sinai I and II agreements, reducing tensions.

DiplomacySinaiDisengagement

Impact: regionalconstructive