Campaign Series Middle East: Hot Knife Through Butter - AAR/PBEM

[Jason Petho]

Turn 1 (of 22) vs Peter: Campaign Series Middle East 1948-1985, " Hot Knife Through Butter"

I am playing the Israeli's, Peter is playing the Syrians.

This scenario takes place in 1982 during the Invasion of Lebanon.

Northern Overview

Here is the overview of my starting positions. You can see the vanguards of two columns in positions at Dahr El Ahmah and Kfar Mechki. The primary victory locations are at these two small towns and will represent the main battlefields for the scenario.

My force is mostly infantry with a couple of tank battalions (Magach 6) with a plethora of supporting weapons.



Southern Overview
Here is the southern columns as the advance towards Kfar Mechki and Dahr El Ahmar.

I will advance both of these columns as quickly as I can to the frontline.




Dahr El Ahmar

I have the town secured with an infantry company and tank company. Reinforcements are en route from the south. I am expecting an attack from the north, so I am sending a couple of platoons to gain some Line of Sight.




Kfar Mechki

The vanguard here has an infantry battalion and tank battalion. There is a narrow avenue of approach between Hill 1212 and Hill 1187 where my Syrian opponent will have to advance through.