2005 · Wargame

Operation Kadesh: The 1956 Suez Crisis

This historical wargame depicts the 1956 conflict between Israel and Egypt, with the possibility of additional Arab countries entering the war. Players first use cards to establish military readiness and diplomatic positions before hostilities begin. Combat is resolved on maps of the Sinai Peninsula and the Jordanian West Bank, with units representing battalions through regiments. The game also covers the British and French intervention at the Suez Canal and the international pressure that ultimately forces the invading powers to withdraw.

groupPlayers

2

schedulePlaying time

120–180 min

cakeAge

12+

psychologyComplexity

1.7 / 5