[yonif]

Then why did they feel it necessary to divert planes and boats from all those opponents and mount an intensive attack on a mere horse carrier?

IDF positions on the coast there were being hammered. Israelis thought it was coming from a Egyptian naval position.

[Poohbah]

Many people think that military forces in combat have perfect situational awareness and know instantly when something happens.

In short, too many people get their knowledge of military science from Hollyweird.