The Last Battle - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985

[Yad Mordechai Kibbutz, Israel]: [SIDE A][HIS][CSL]: On May 19th, the Egyptians resumed their advance northward along the coast. Upon reaching the roadside Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, with its dominating positions along the coastal highway to Tel Aviv, the Egyptians could not afford to leave behind the potential thorn in their side. The Egyptians started their attack in the late morning after an air assault and artillery barrage that ruined the kibbutz, setting most of the buildings on fire and setting the kibbutz animals free. Failing the initial attack, the Egyptians regrouped for a couple of days and attempted once more on the 23rd to capture Yad Mordechai. With additional support, the Egyptians started their attack with elements of three battalions, supported by armour and artillery at the kibbutz. The 110 settlers and couple of Palmach squads were ready to defend to the last. [ALL: NOVV][NONE][1.00]