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OPERATION GAZELLE - YOM KIPPUR WAR
by Connaugh
SITUATION:
In a concerted effort to regain the Sinai and restore the honor lost in their humiliating 1967 defeat, Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat sent his forces across the Suez Canal and overran the Bar-Lev Line.
MISSION:
Israeli Armored Forces are to make a localized break in the Egyptian defensive line and attempt to cross the Suez Canal. By establishing a strong force on the west bank, the Israelis could encircle the Egyptian armies and force a cease-fire.
EXECUTION:
Sharon's 143rd Armored Division is to open the corridors and lay the bridges across the canal.
Adan's 162nd Armored Division is to cross the canal and achieve an encirclement.
Magen's 252nd Armored Division would initially launch diversionary attacks then support 143rd and 252nd divisions.
The Egyptian Defensive Positions at "Chinese Farm" and "Missouri" are to be eliminated.
Israeli forces will cross the canal at Deversoir and capture Fayid, Geneifa, Suez, and Ismailia.
Israeli Force Composition:
143 (Sharon): 1 x Shot Kal Platoon, 1 x M60 Platoon, 1 x Mech Platoon(M113)
162 (Adan): 1 x Shot Kal Platoon, 1 x M60 Platoon, 1 x Mech Platoon
252 (Magen): 1 x Shot Kal Platoon, 1 x M60 Platoon, 1 x Mech Platoon
1 x Paratrooper Platoon(M113).
CSS: Repair, Medic, Supply, 3 x Biber.
Three batteries of artillery (18 tubes) will be on call.
Three Airstrikes will be available.
Egyptian Forces include T-62 and T-55 Tanks.
Infantry have anti-tank weapons.
Points scored for capturing Chinese Farm, Missouri, Fayid, Geneifa, Ismailia, and Suez.
COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Message that an objective has been captured will be generated