Battle of Abu Ageila (1956) - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985

[Abu Ageila, Sinai, Egypt]: [H2H][HIS][CSL]: Abu Ageila was a strategic location for the Egyptians as they maintained defensive positions to prevent the loss of land in case of war. The Egyptians secured the Abu Ageila - Qusaymah area with the 6th Infantry Brigade, supported by self-propelled anti-tank guns and artillery. The crossroads were of equal importance as it is located along a main artery across the Sinai Peninsula, vital to the Israeli strategy of maneuver and deep penetration for conducting a short war. The Israeli's utilized elements from three brigades for their attack on the position; 4th, 10th and 7th. Their orchestrated assault started early on October 30th at Qusaymah by elements of the 4th Infantry Brigade after it became disoriented in the desert. The 7th Armoured Brigade, intended to be sent in after, was released prematurely in order to ensure the securing of Qusaymah to assist in the advance to the Paratroopers at Mitla Pass, which was assaulted the night before. [ALL: NOVV][NOTE: Many of the Egyptian and Israeli formations start the scenario fixed and will be released during the course of the scenario. This is in an attempt to recreate the flow of the actual battle. Only the units that became involved in the battle are included in the scenario.][1.00]