Into the Valley - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985

[Tel Masharah, Syria]:[SIDE A][HIS][CSL]: The Israeli counter-offensive began October 11, 1973 with two Ugda's advancing into Syria from the Golan Heights. On the right wing was 240th Ugda with four brigades. The Ugda had made significant gains on the 11th and was paused to rearm after determined fighting by the Syrians. Scouts spotted movement to the south advancing towards their position. After determining it wasn't another Israeli unit, the 240th repositioned an under-strength battalion of Shot Meteor tanks in the hills along the advance route. Newly arrived the front, the Iraqi 3rd Armoured Division sent its 12th Armour Brigade to seize the Tel al-Mal and Tel al-Shar hills. As the Iraqis advanced without conducting any reconnaissance, they ran headlong into the guns of the Israeli tanks. [ALL][NOTE: Only units active in the scenario are represented. There were a number of other Israeli and Arab Brigades in the close proximity.][1.00]