What did Ariel Sharon accomplish during the Yom Kippur War?

At the outset of the Yom Kippur War in October 1973, Ariel Sharon was recalled to active military service.1

His most significant accomplishment occurred on October 16, when he led a decisive Israeli counterattack westward across the Suez Canal. This maneuver, which involved disregarding orders from his superiors, allowed Israeli forces to surround the Egyptian Third Army and marked a critical turning point in the conflict. This dramatic military success silenced many of his critics at the time, though his tendency to act independently of the military high command remained a point of controversy.12