In the Six-Day War, armor reached its peak as a maneuvering force. On the Egyptian front, the armor formations broke through the Rafah, Abu Agila, and Umm Kataf lines, advanced rapidly deep into the Sinai Peninsula, and within four days reached the Suez Canal. The image of armorer Yossi Ben Hanan bathing in the canal's waters became one of the symbols of victory.

 

Armor also played a central role on the Jordanian front.

The Harel Brigade broke through the line of posts north of Jerusalem, captured the area as far as Ramallah, and helped create the conditions that allowed the completion of the conquest of East Jerusalem. Armored forces were later directed north and participated in the campaign on the Golan Heights.

 

The ability to move forces quickly, break through enemy lines, and advance deeply was a key element in the victory within six days. The success greatly strengthened the status of the armored forces and led to the expansion of the corps. However, it also deepened the belief that the tank could win almost single-handedly, a concept that would be severely tested in the Yom Kippur War.