A Test of Faith: The Arab-Israeli War of 1973

A Test of Faith: The Arab-Israeli War of 1973 is an operational wargame from Compass Games covering the dramatic 1973 conflict between Israel and the forces of Egypt and Syria. The game recreates the opening Arab offensives, the initial Israeli shock, and the hard-fought counterattacks that followed on both the Golan Heights and the Sinai front.

Using the Operational Scale Series system, A Test of Faith focuses on command, equipment, tempo and battlefield pressure. Players must deal with the impact of modern weapons, surface-to-air missile coverage, armor, infantry formations and rapidly shifting operational situations. The impulse system keeps the action tense, making timing and initiative just as important as raw strength.

The game includes seven scenarios, allowing players to explore different parts of the war without always committing to the full campaign. With a high solitaire suitability rating and support for up to four players, it is a strong choice for wargamers interested in modern operational warfare, Middle Eastern conflicts and the military turning points of the 1970s.

Contents include: three 22″ x 34″ maps covering the Golan Heights and Sinai fronts, five 5/8″ countersheets, six player aids, one rulebook, two 6-sided dice, two 10-sided dice, and a box with lid and bottom.