Into the Jaws of Shlomo - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985

[Ash Shatt, Egypt]: [H2H][HIS][CSL]: Under political pressure as a result of the reverses on the Golan Heights, the Egyptian high command started an offensive to tie down Israeli troops. The offensive was conducted along a broad front by both the Second and Third Armies. The Third Army was to attack and secure the passes, Mitla and Giddi, while 2nd Army was to capture the Lateral Road. On the east bank of the southern end of the Suez Canal was small town of Ash Shatt. Used by the 113th Mechanized Brigade, 6th Mechanized Division as a staging area for the coming offensive. Passing through the 19th Infantry Division frontline, the 113th Mechanized Brigade was tasked to move south to secure the right flank of the main attack towards Mitla Pass. Although the initial assault was successful, catching the Israeli's by surprise, the Israelis quickly recovered. [ALL: NOVV][NONE][1.00]