Through theory-testing process tracing this case study analyses the validity of Lars Henåkers & Peter Thunholms new manoeuvre warfare theory – the Ideal model sequence. The theory argues that the probability of tactical victory increases if its sequential actions are fulfilled; even more so if the adversary fails to do the same. By empirically testing the theory on a historical case of successful manoeuvre warfare – in this case the Israeli 143rd reserve armoured division’s attack across the Suez River 1973 – the study’s findings contribute to the debate on what constitutes tactical victory and how effective army combat tactics can achieve force-multiplying effects by utilizing the effects of tactical surprise, shock and exploitation. More specifically, the author argues that the Ideal model sequence should de-emphasize its sequenced structure and broaden its description of how tactical success is defined.