Description

(from MMP website:)

This campaign remains a footnote in WWII history even among many knowledgeable enthusiasts. However, given the nature of events in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during the first half of 1941, this campaign was arguably the hot spot in the world at that moment in time.[...]

The Vichy were well equipped and organized. They put up stiff opposition, and counterattacked with great effect. The Commonwealth and Free French forces, at first, were stopped cold. Ironically, it was the failure of Operation Battleaxe (June 15) in the Western desert that allowed reinforcements for this campaign from the Western Desert and a resumption of the Commonwealth offensive. After Damascus fell, Beirut was seriously threatened and with Indian 10th division troops (along with Habforce) moving on Aleppo and Homs to the North, the Vichy proposed an armistice to end the fighting.

The armistice was signed on July 14. However, this result was far from certain. Here you can examine why.

Game Scale:
Game Turn: 1 to 2 days
Hex: 2.5 miles / 4.0 Km
Units: Company to Corps

Game Inventory:
One 1 22" x 32" full-color map
One countersheet (280 1/2" dual-side printed counters)
One 48-page OCS series rulebook
One 24-page Reluctant Enemies specific rulebook and designer notes
One 16-page OCS starter guide booklet
One 4-page OCS rules summary and explanation booklet
Two 4-page OCS charts and tables booklets
Two set up charts (1-sided)
Two 6-sided dice