Thorn of Budapest - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985
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| Rating: | 8.07 (7) |
| Games Played: | 8 |
| SM: | 3 |
| Turns: | 14 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Israel |
| Second Side: | Egypt |
[Budapest Outpost, Sinai Peninsula]: [H2H][HIS][CSL]: Fort Budapest was the northern most fortification on the Bar Lev line. Unlike the other fortifications, Budapest was situated on the Mediterranean Sea coast, 16.5 km from Port Fouad. The Egyptian 135th Infantry Brigade tasked one battalion with capturing the fort. With the failure of the first assault, a second attempt to take Budapest was ordered. In the new plan, Egyptian forces would surround Budapest before conducting the attack. Additional forces were brought up, including the 103rd Sa'iqa (Commando) Battalion. After crossing barefoot through the marshes, the Egyptians commenced the battle just before dawn to seize the last Israeli held fort on the Suez. [ALL: NOVV][NONE][1.00]
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RedDevil | vs. | Big Ivan |  |
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Egypt Minor Victory | 27 | 12 |
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RedDevil | vs. | Big Ivan | |
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Israel Minor Loss | 12 | 27 |
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Outlaw Josey Wales | vs. | Maus Man |  |
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Egypt Major Victory | 36 | 6 |
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Outlaw Josey Wales | vs. | Maus Man | |
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Israel Minor Loss | 12 | 27 |
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Scud | vs. | Warhorse |  |
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Egypt Major Victory | 36 | 6 |
I really enjoyed this scenario it so far is one of my favorites played in this game. The only problem with it is the Israelis get a ton of reinforcements but not enough time to use them. Also the Egyptians feel like a competent force in this scenario.
Played as a mirrored game in the 2020 Pursuit of Glory Tournament, the scenario is pretty well balanced and fun to play. It might favor the Egyptians, but only time will tell.
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly
Played as a mirrored game in the 2020 Pursuit of Glory Tournament, the scenario is pretty well balanced and fun to play. It might favor the Egyptians, but only time will tell.
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly
I played this one mirror. Good force mix. Good map and good concept. The Egyptians have to subdue the Budapest forts before Israeli reinforcements and daylight arrive. During the night the fight for the forts will be hard on both sides. Victory favors the bold.
I also played as a mirrored game in the 2020 Pursuit of Glory Tournament. I enjoyed playing both sides in this as you have multiple factors to watch in challenging terrain that restrict movement. I think though, its a stretch to think an Israeli player could re-capture any fort objectives, much less relieve anyone still there fighting. But I could be wrong.
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