Syrian armor came within a breath of breaking through the Israeli defenses in the Golan back in 1973, but was repulsed in a heroic effort by outnumbered IDF tanks. The battle was the stuff of legend, and is studied in leadership courses all over the world (except in Muslim armies, I'd imagine).
That said, Syria's surprise attack was launched from the high ground now occupied by the IDF. The Golan Heights is among the world's most strategic military locations. Beneath it, across the plains to the east, Damascus itself lies bare -- which is why Israel has refused to return this captured land to Assad or his boy. I doubt Syria could take it back from the IDF at any cost.
I didn't know about that. Do you know of any good reading that would have details on that battle?
I doubt Syria could take it back from the IDF at any cost.
Me too.
Take back the Golan? In your dreams, Assad, in your dreams!
The Golan!
Forever Israel!
If it weren't for the fact that many Israelis would likely die in the effort, I'd almost want Syria to try, so we could watch them get their heads handed to them on a platter.