Duel For The Golan 85-Valley B - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985
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| Rating: | 9.1 (1) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 4 |
| Turns: | 8 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Syria |
| Second Side: | Israel |
Al Sandrik
17 August, 1985
[Tel Hermonit, Golan Heights]: [Side B/H2H][FIC][GD], August 17th, 1985, 14:00-16:00. "Duel For the Golan 85-Valley-B" Optimized for Syrian Human Play or Head to Head. When the Dogs of War are unleashed it's hard to know just whose backyard they are going to land up in! Since Syria's defeat during the Ramadan War of 1973, Syrian President Assad spent his time rebuilding his army and thirsting for revenge. While Syria was not brought in on the Warsaw Pact planning for their August 10th assault on NATO, Soviet planners were not unaware of the possibilities of an assault on Israel tying down some NATO Mediterranean assets. Thus when Pact thrusts in the Balkans ran into trouble and with the free use of tactical nukes on the European Front something had to be done to help spring the Southern Front. Further still with a planned attack through Iran and into the Persian Gulf oil fields planned for the 25th a diversion in the Med couldn't hurt that effort. No one had any illusions about the Syrian conventional ability to take on Israel but bolstered by hastily arranged supply flights including 25 Soviet tac nukes (as well as the technical expertise) and numerous chemical munitions they might just make a go of it. Of course Israeli Intelligence was not caught napping but given a strong desire to stay out of the growing world conflict they choose to quietly mobilize but not overtly reinforce the Golan front. While it would prove to be a forlorn hope, Israel was ready to rapidly strike back. This scenario covers the Syrian 44th Tank Brigade's assault against the IDF 36th Udga/7th Armored Brigade/77th Armored Battalion and supporting units. Will the Syrians have better luck 12 years later? My E-mail is [email protected] [All][SPECIAL DESIGNER NOTES - None][Version 1.01]
17 August, 1985
[Tel Hermonit, Golan Heights]: [Side B/H2H][FIC][GD], August 17th, 1985, 14:00-16:00. "Duel For the Golan 85-Valley-B" Optimized for Syrian Human Play or Head to Head. When the Dogs of War are unleashed it's hard to know just whose backyard they are going to land up in! Since Syria's defeat during the Ramadan War of 1973, Syrian President Assad spent his time rebuilding his army and thirsting for revenge. While Syria was not brought in on the Warsaw Pact planning for their August 10th assault on NATO, Soviet planners were not unaware of the possibilities of an assault on Israel tying down some NATO Mediterranean assets. Thus when Pact thrusts in the Balkans ran into trouble and with the free use of tactical nukes on the European Front something had to be done to help spring the Southern Front. Further still with a planned attack through Iran and into the Persian Gulf oil fields planned for the 25th a diversion in the Med couldn't hurt that effort. No one had any illusions about the Syrian conventional ability to take on Israel but bolstered by hastily arranged supply flights including 25 Soviet tac nukes (as well as the technical expertise) and numerous chemical munitions they might just make a go of it. Of course Israeli Intelligence was not caught napping but given a strong desire to stay out of the growing world conflict they choose to quietly mobilize but not overtly reinforce the Golan front. While it would prove to be a forlorn hope, Israel was ready to rapidly strike back. This scenario covers the Syrian 44th Tank Brigade's assault against the IDF 36th Udga/7th Armored Brigade/77th Armored Battalion and supporting units. Will the Syrians have better luck 12 years later? My E-mail is [email protected] [All][SPECIAL DESIGNER NOTES - None][Version 1.01]
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Well Balanced | 7 |
Syrian player should be advised the T55 BTU tanks CANNOT clear blocks or mines, as was erroneously stated in their description. They can only fortify hexes. To have a chance at a draw or better, the Syrians need to make a beeline, in force, for the exits. Not easy.
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly
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