The blow to Sadat 's morale was such that he sent a cable to Assad , obliquely saying that all hope was lost .
While Sadat was reluctant at first , Kosygin returned on 18 October with satellite images showing 300 Israeli tanks in Egyptian territory .
The blow to Sadat 's morale was such that Sadat sent a cable to Assad , obliquely saying that all hope was lost .
While Sadat was reluctant at first , Kosygin returned on 18 October with satellite images showing 300 Israeli tanks in Egyptian territory .