Last Bastion - Umm Qatef 1948 - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985

[Umm Qatef Ridge, Sinai, Egypt]: [SIDE A][HIS][CSL]: After the successful assault on El Ajua, defeating the Egyptian 1st Battalion, elements of the Negev Brigade were poised to advance into the Sinai and capture Abu Ageila which was intended to be used as a springboard to capture El Arish, the Egyptian primary base of operations. Forward elements ran into Egyptian positions around Umm Qatef, a ridge crossing the avenue of approach, losing a few vehicles to the anti-tank guns on the position. Negev's 7th Battalion was hastily organized to assault the position as the morning sun rose. Once this last bastion was cleared, the Sinai would be open for the taking. [ALL: NOVV]][NONE] [1.00]