DAR: Yom Kippor War - Sinai

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Turn 8

North Sector
Enemy infantry in platoon strength east of Hill 2. I brought up my BTRs to help the infantry engage. Two Sh'ot Kal tanks seen well east of Hill 3. They aren't moving at this point. I wonder if they will wait for me to get some Sagger teams over there.

Center Sector
Relocated one of my mortar sections that was drawing mortar fire. It hasn't fired yet, but it might have been spotted during the air strikes.

South Sector
Since the three enemy tanks gave me a nice view of their rear and side, I opened up with my two 100mm ATGs. Two Sh'ot Kal tanks destroyed. The other one has turned back to the east. I'm not sure what it's up to, but it's alone now. Destroyed two more half-tracks with my 85mm ATGs. Also, hit some enemy mech units left walking when their rides bought it. Infantry company on the move now that the enemy forces have been pretty much destroyed. One tank platoon is tagging along for support.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero.

Enemy: Two Sh'ot Kal tanks and two M3 half-tracks destroyed, estimated 25 casualties.

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Turn 9

North Sector
Brought up more BTRs to support the infantry, but blundered into the LOS of the enemy Sh'ot Kal tanks. Four BTRs were destroyed. Enemy infantry took some casualties, however. Plotted mortars on the enemy, but it will be two turns before it comes in. I expected problems in the area, but they are between the registration points here. Sending four tanks as support and Sagger teams are also on their way. Artillery starting to hit enemy M-109 SPAA units. No effect.

Center Sector
Infantry pushing forward in this area. No enemy around except the infantry in the north sector.

South Sector
Destroyed the last enemy Sh'ot Kal tank. Time to relocate the AT guns. Artillery dropped near my mounted infantry, but no damage. The one tank platoon that had been assisting with the ambush will drop back into reserve.

Casualties

Friendly: Four BTR-50PK APCs destroyed, estimated 10 casualties..

Enemy: One Sh'ot Kal tank destroyed, estimated 10 casualties.

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Turn 10

North Sector
Looks like there is a second enemy platoon east of Hill 2. So far, my infantry and three surviving BTRs are holding them off. I've got four tanks and eight more BTRs coming up to support. Mortar rounds should start hitting them next turn. More artillery hitting the enemy M-109s, but still no effect. They keep dropping 155mm rounds all over the place.

Center Sector
Swinging one platoon around to help the forces on Hill 2. The remaining two platoons are pushing toward their objectives.

South Sector
Continuing to move toward the objectives. One flag turned. There is one know enemy mech infantry squad around, but it's beat up pretty well.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 10 casualties.

Enemy: Estimated 10 casualties.

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Turn 11

North Sector
Enemy infantry pulling back some. Was able to bring up one more BTR to engage them, one more squad and the mortar rounds started falling. I suspect they are here in company strength, so they will be back. Counter battery destroyed one enemy M-109.

Center Sector
Encountered one enemy squad in the center sector while moving on objectives. I'm sure it's not alone.

South Sector
That enemy mech infantry squad or at least what's left of it is still pretty spry. It took some shots at my mounted infantry as it was moving by. The support tanks managed to quiet it down some.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 5 casualties.

Enemy: One M-109 Rohev destroyed, estimated 10 casualties.

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Turn 12

North Sector
Looks like the enemy has another platoon coming up east of Hill 2. My infantry is pushing forward slowly, but are being engaged by enemy AAA and tanks from their deployment zone. So far, no assigned objective flags have been turned. Three enemy Sh'ot Kal tanks seen in the rear. No effect by the counter battery this turn. Tanks, ATGMs and four SPAA units still moving to support.

Center Sector
That enemy squad is taking on one of mine and winning. My squad is pulling back. It doesn't hurt that it's being helped by AAA, tanks and an FO jeep. Six enemy Sh'ot Kal tanks seen in the rear. Three are stationary and three are moving southwest. One of four objective flags captured.

South Sector
Enemy mech infantry squad is retreating. Forces still moving forward. Two SPAA units moving up also. Those ZSU-57-2s aren't much for antiair support, but do well against ground troops. Three of four objective flags captured. AT guns are moving forward to deal with the enemy tanks approaching from the center. Enemy artillery hitting one infantry SAM in the rear. I need to get it out of there.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 5 casualties.

Enemy: Estimated 10 casualties.

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Turn 13

North Sector
My tanks are in position to move around the north side of Hill 3, but not with three Israeli tanks out there. The Sagger teams are still moving up. Two SPAA units are about to move into the gap between Hills 1 and 2 to engage two enemy infantry platoons southeast of Hill 2. My infantry is very slowly moving forward in this area, but this is also where the greatest resistence is. Counter battery still hitting enemy M-109s. Three of those have been spotted.

Center Sector
Three Tiran 5Sh tanks spotted in enemy rear area. There are also nine Sh'ot Kal tanks, but only one is moving. I'm not sure if the three that were heading southwest are in that number. All of these tanks are facing west. Two enemy half-tracks also spotted heading west. More mech infantry? Lone enemy squad is taking fire from an number of friendly squads not and is retreating.

South Sector
Lead BTR nearing final objective in this sector. Two enemy bazooka teams were nearby. One to the northeast and one to the southeast. Both have been firing at the lead BTR, but no hits. BTRs to the rear, plus the infantry squad in the lead BTR have been returning fire at the bazooka teams. They are starting to pull back. Enemy artillery still falling near some units, but no casualties.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 5 casualties.

Enemy: Estimated 10 casualties.

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Turn 14

North Sector
Firing every weapon in the gun cabinet at the two enemy infantry platoons. It's starting to have an affect. Unfortunately, I can't really move forward in this area until I deal with the enemy tanks to my front. They are still sitting there. Counter battery still hitting M-109s. Destroyed one and got a good "thunk" on another.

Center Sector
There are still a total of 12 enemy tanks to the front in this sector. I'm moving my Sagger teams forward. Until I deal with the tanks, I'm stuck. The enemy FO jeep is done, however.

South Sector
Company HQ squad was destroyed. Turns out there is an enemy platoon in the area as well as the bazooka teams. I destroyed two, but a third showed up. Unless those enemy tanks that were heading southwest a few turns ago show up, I should be able to deal with what is here.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 10 casualties.

Enemy: One M-109 Rohev and FO jeep destroyed, estimated 20 casualties.