Over 50 years ago, Israel made pre-emptive attacks against the neighboring Arab Countries that had vowed to destroy her... and won. It changed everything. And yet, it also established a kind of stasis in which little seems to have changed in those subsequent 50 years. How can that be?
First comes the amazement that a War fought with a mixture of weapon types that ranged from the very latest jets to leftover WW2 Equipment... yet reached a decisive conclusion in less than one week. With today’s "little wars" that drag on year after year, the idea of a real conclusion in just a week, with a declared winner and losers, staggers the imagination. Second comes the unfathomable idea that, in spite of this decisive victory, Israel remains the center focus of world politics and few supporters, many detractors, and a few dire Enemies.
Six Days of War comes with 245 full color, die cut Counters representing Israeli and the various Arab States involved in the fighting, with a 22x34" color Map divided into three distinctly different Battlefield Areas, covering the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank and Galilee/Golan. Ground Units are mostly Brigades and Regiments while Air Units (with extensive coverage of the many plane types) represent 24 to 36 Planes. Each full Game turn equals one day, with 10 turns as the maximum possible time.
The Game also includes a historically based Scenario that makes for a faster beginning (with no preliminary card play) and serves as an excellent Solo Game. Also included is a Scenario showing "Ben Gurion’s Nightmare", with a more subtle Arab Diplomacy and a less attentive Israel meaning the starting positions are different in key ways. This represents an extreme challenge for the Israeli Player. There are also optional Rules which explore "what if?" Events or can be used to balance play.
Can you, as the Israeli Commander, not only survive and defeat your Opponents but create a better future for your Country? Can you, as the Arab Player, avoid the devastating pre-emptive strike and carve out a long-term victory against a powerful Opponent?
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