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Preparing for LIVE WEB game, Golan Heights 1973 (6:00 PM GMT)

February 17, 2019

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We’re preparing for another live web game of The Arab-Israeli Wars. This time it will be a “historically improved” rendition of what is probably the most epic single tank battle since the end of World War II, Lt. Col. Avidgor Kahalani’s 77th Tank Battalion at the “Valley of Tears” – Golan Heights, October 1973.

Outnumbered in places by up to 15:1, these 40 American-engined Centurions (Sho’t Cal) faced off against a combined total of 230+ Syrian T-55s and T-62s, plus perhaps 100+ more infantry carriers (BTR-50s and 60s).

We’ll see if Damon can hold the “Heights of Courage” (title of Kahalani’s book) against my Syrian onslaught.

So far, I’ve spent most of the day trying to piece together an accurate map of the battlefield, “translating” it into TAIW system, and getting the scenario ready for tomorrow’s game.

If anyone’s interested in stopping by and checking this out live as it is played, ping me a PM and I’ll send you a link.