'56_1s: Operation "Kadesh" - The '56 Sinai Campaign (Exp Supply) - MC 01 Middle East '67

The Sinai, October 29th 1956: The Sinai Peninsula is a parched desert area between Egypt and Israel. Until 1953, the only Egyptian military presence there was a reinforced battalion, its purpose was purely defensive, and to counter increasing drug smuggling. President Nasser abruptly ended this by building roads, for swift movement of military traffic, and airfields to bring the Egyptian Air Force closer to Israeli targets. Most wars usually begin with a major offensive, with artillery bombardments, and air strikes, this did not. The element of surprise was used to its fullest extent here, starting with a paradrop at the Mitla Pass. In fact, so great was the surprise, for the first 24 hours Egypt did not really know a war had started. NOTE: This scenario is for use with the optional Explicit Supply rules. [Size large]