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Game: October War: Doctrine and Tactics in the Yom Kippur Conflict, 1973



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Publisher: SPI
Magazine: Strategy & Tactics #61
Game Type: Magazine
Designer(s): Irad B. Hardy
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Description:


Tactical simulation of combat in the Middle East during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.


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32
Date: 10/18/2023
Poster: Doug Holt
October War Variant

"The game certainly deserved an advanced version and so I present this set for your gaming enjoyment." Alan Arvold brings us a variant and supporting materials for this classic SPI title.

Seven scenarios for Advanced October War

Variant counters for Advanced October War rules and scenarios.
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31
Date: 3/19/2023
Poster: Pat L.
THE 20 BEST S&T MAGAZINE GAMES FROM THE “GOLDEN AGE” OF SPI

Joseph C. Beard III in his “Map and Counters” blog takes us down memory lane to see his 20 favorite games from Strategy & Tactics Magazine. The article includes links for the 15 “also rans” and interesting discussions with several commenters.
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30
Date: 8/25/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Oct. War And Chat

The Big Board continues its overview and analysis of Simulation Publications Inc. tactical simulation of the 1973 October War in the Middle East.
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29
Date: 8/21/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
SPI October War Quick Take

An oldie but goodie, SPI's October War covers tactical level fighting in the Yom Kippur War. The Big Board takes another look at this Strategy & Tactics # 61 offering.
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21
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
errata

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22
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
errata

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23
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
replay

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24
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
article index

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25
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
errata

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26
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
part manifest

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27
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review (Word file)

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28
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
observation range table

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