Arab–Israeli Wars
Arab-Israeli Wars
“Arab-Israeli Wars” is a board wargame published by Avalon Hill in 1977 that simulates various battles during the Suez Crisis, Six-Day War, and Yom Kippur War. The game is popular and significant because it allows players to reenact and strategize in the historical conflicts between Israeli forces and various Arab forces, including Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Syria.
Game Components of Arab–Israeli Wars:
– 20-page rulebook
– scenario sheet
– 225 die-cut counters
– four 8″ x 17″ mounted geomorphic hex grid maps scaled at 250 m (270 yd) per hex, including a “Canal” map for scenarios fought along the Suez Canal
Gameplay Mechanics
The game is a 2-player tactical-level wargame that uses a variation of the rules from Avalon Hill’s previously published PanzerBlitz (1970). Players command the military forces of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Syria to lead them to victory in the battles that shaped the Middle East.
Game Objective of Arab–Israeli Wars:
The goal of the game is to achieve victory in the historical conflicts between Israeli forces and various Arab forces, as represented by the scenarios in the game.
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