TAKING THE TIP-(The Experienced Version!)**
UK Assault vs Egyptian Defend:* 
Suez, Egypt*
November 5-6, 1956*
Turns: 18**

Scenario Size: Medium*
Estimated Play Time: 2 Hours+**

Design: Wild Bill Wilder*
bwilder@bellsouth.net**

Testers: Andrew Weeble Weaver, Tom DeShetler, Massimo Rocca, Sgt Walrus**

Player Notes:** 

This battle is suitable for a 2 player game. If played solitaire, take the British side.**

The UK paras are landing with limited ammo for their main weapons. They must get to the ammo canisters and load up quickly. The Egyptians are initially slow to react but that will change. Try to clear the airfield area quickly.**

I cannot guarantee any more than anyone in the know in the military that your troops are going to land where they should. If all your troops land safely, you should have enough to do the job. If some land in the water, you will find yourself desperately short of men. You still have a task before you.**

On turn 5 a transport will appear to your left. You are to move it the amount you deem necessary and land it on the airfield. You had better be sure that the airfield is secure or that transport may be shot down. You can on the next turn withdraw the aircraft or just leave it there.**

Oh, and taking out those grounded Egyptian aircraft will garner you some extra victory points!**

Your Orders:**

Captain, your company B of paratroopers of the Parachute Regiment has been assigned the task of taking the airfield near Port Said. The other two companies are pushing east and west of your assignment.**

Get your men organized quickly. The commandos will be making their amphibious landing at Said within hours. We are to protect their flank. You must have control of the area within the hour. Good hunting!**


Historical Background:**

The 1956 confrontation between Israel and the Arab forces that surrounded her was coming to a close. Israel was winning the fight. Fearing the threats of Abdul Nasser, President of Egypt, in the event of an Israeli victory, of blocking or destroying the Suez Canal, the British and French intervened to prevent such an act.**

British and French troops began executing "Operation Musketeer" on the morning of November 5th, 1959. Elements of the British 16th Parachute Brigade were airdropped onto the spit of land in the Mediterranean Sea that lead to Port Said and the entrance to the Suez Canal.**

They were fired upon as they floated to earth. Reaching their ammo canisters quickly, the paras and began their push to take over Gamil Airfield. Company A moved west to take and hold the Gamil Bridge. Company B took the airport in a series of sharp vicious firefights.**

Company C moved eastward toward Port Said to form the anvil for the British 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in their amphibious assault on Port Said itself.**

By the end of the day, after facing fanatical infantry and armored counterattacks, the Paras had completed their task. Early on the following day, the Commandos made their landing and secured Said and the Suez Canal with minimal resistance. This was due in large part to the efforts of the British paras the day before.**
