Valley of Tears

Valley of Tears is a game within the Battalion Combat Series (BCS) that vividly recreates the entire 1973 Yom Kippur War, spanning from October 6, 1973, until the ceasefire imposed by the Superpowers and the UN. The level of detail in Valley of Tears is unprecedented, the result of over two decades of meticulous research and consultations with world-renowned experts. One of the game's notable features is its use of actual Israeli tactical maps from the war, complete with official code names for hilly defensive positions in both battle zones.

This game elevates the BCS to a new level, delving into post-World War II military operations. Notably, it introduces a dedicated air warfare system, enabling BCS players to engage in air-to-air battles, deploying F-4 Phantoms against MiG-21 Fishbeds in the struggle for air superiority. Additionally, players can assign the Front's air units to execute SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) and Deep Strike missions, targeting SAM (Surface-to-Air Missile) threats and enemy air bases or infrastructure. It also incorporates the traditional but more potent BCS Close Air Support missions.

Valley of Tears reenacts the largest tank battle since World War II, where Cold War adversaries clashed in a proxy war. Cutting-edge Centurion and Patton tanks faced off against Soviet T-62s, following established Soviet tactical doctrines.

The Israelis, initially anticipating a repeat of the 1967 and 1956 wars, found themselves facing a new and unexpected threat from masses of Sagger missiles and RPG hand-held weapons. Your objective is to emerge victorious, adapting to these new weapons and effectively navigating the ever-present SAM threat, all while striving for a victory that doesn't come at an exorbitant cost.

Are you up to the challenge of mastering this deadly environment and achieving victory?

Scenarios in Valley of Tears include:

1. The Yom Kippur War: Two Front Campaign (All 4 maps)
2. On the Banks of the Suez: The Sinai Front Campaign (3 maps)
3. Syrians at the Border: Golan Front Campaign (1 map)
4. Duel for the Golan (1 map)
5. Iraqi Intervention (1 map)
6. Aryeh Dov (1 map)
7. Operation Stouthearted Men (less than 1 map)
8. Africa (2 maps)

Components of the game comprise:

- BCS rulebook (v2.0, in full color)
- Two BCS Charts and Tables (v2.0, in full color)
- BCS Support rulebook (v2.0, in full color)
- VoT Game Specific rulebook
- Israeli Player Booklet
- Arab Player Booklet
- Turn Record Track Card
- Israeli Player Display Card
- Arab Player Display Card
- Two Frontal Air Display Cards
- Four 22” x 34” Full Color Game Maps (Three Sinai, One Golan)
- 1,400 Counters (Three unit sheets and Two BCS marker sheets)
- 8 scenarios in total, including 4 one-map (or smaller) scenarios with 2 to 5 turns.
- Box and Dice for a complete gaming experience.

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• Players: 1-3
• Playing time: 120 min.
• Language: English
• Language dependence: Low
• Age: 12+