Arab-Israeli Wars*
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Israeli assault versus Egypt defend 10/73*
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This scenario was inspired by Avalon Hill's boardgame, "The Arab-Israeli Wars" - "Situation S-10: El Firdan (might-have-been).  October 8, 1973:  After the fighting started on October 6, Israeli commanders transferred mobilizing reserve forces to the front line as quickly as possible.  Limitations on mobilization capability and raod capacity permitted only the most crucial units to be moved to the front.  This meant that armored units were formed at the front with only tanks, the supporting armored infantry and artillery to follow later.  If the counterattack had been delayed until these supporting units appeared, a disastrous defeat might have been averted."*
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In this variant, Israeli forces receive the supporting units.
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Note:  If played against the AI, the human player should play the Israeli side.*
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Design by:  C. B. Blackard*
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Additional Source:  Pollack, "Arabs at War" (Univ. of Neb. Press 2002)

 



