October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973 cover
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October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973

by Irad B. Hardy · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

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Players2
Time120–600m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973?

Strategy & Tactics magazine #61. This game is a tactical simulation of combat in the Middle East during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The game included a map, 200 counters representing Israeli and Arab forces, and a 12-page rulebook. Eight scenarios and two campaign games (which link multiple scenarios) are included for play. Victory conditions vary depending on the scenario. (e.g.- Victory in 'The Battle of Gamala' scenario is based on victory points; in 'Peled's Counterattack', victory is based on capturing Hill 6 on the map) Extensive designer's notes and combat examples are included in the rulebook.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingEventsGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightMovement PointsScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulation

On the shelf

Categories

Modern WarfareWargame

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