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The assassination of Anwar Sadat.

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October the 6,1981, Cairo: A military parade celebrates the anniversary of Egypt's successful crossing of the Suez Canal. Suddenly a truck skits to a halt; four men race towards the revealing stand, firing and throwing grenades. Seven people are killed--including Egypt's President Anwar El...

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Other Authors: Martin, Jonathan, Wright, Nicolas
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), 2007.
Series:World history in video.
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Sadat, Anwar, > 1918-1981 > Assassination.
Sadat, Anwar, > 1918-1981.
Assassination.
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Summary:October the 6,1981, Cairo: A military parade celebrates the anniversary of Egypt's successful crossing of the Suez Canal. Suddenly a truck skits to a halt; four men race towards the revealing stand, firing and throwing grenades. Seven people are killed--including Egypt's President Anwar El Sadat. How had assassins managed to get to one of the most powerful statesmen in the Arab world and break through the tight security surrounding him?
Physical Description:1 online resource (27 min.).