Modern War #30 - Enduring Freedom

From the Publisher:

The Magazine:

Operation Enduring Freedom: In September 2001 the United States launched the Global War on Terror. One of the first targets in the conflict was Afghanistan. Known as Operation Enduring Freedom, this campaign would create an entirely new form of warfare.

Other Articles:

• Operation Kavkaz - Soviet Military Presence in Egypt, 1970-1972: After their stunning loss in the Six-Day War, Egypt needed to rebuild and retrain their military. The Egyptian president reached out to the Soviet Union for assistance, leading to Operation Kavkaz.
• The Uncertain Future of the Aircraft Carrier: Aircraft carriers have been the primary measure of naval strength for the last 75 years. Whether that will continue long into the future is open to question.
• Global Terrorism, Insurgency, and Guerrilla Warfare in the 21st Century: An examination of asymmetrical and unconventional warfare in the 21st century and their origins from 20th century conflicts.

The Game:

Enduring Freedom is an operational-level solitaire simulation of the US-Coalition invasion of Afghanistan in the wake of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. The player controls the forces of the Coalition (US, NATO, and the Northern Alliance). The game system controls the opposing Islamist forces (Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and Pakistani Volunteers). The objective of the game is for the Coalition to destroy Al Qaeda and establish the basis for a stable Afghanistan such that a new civil war will not break out later. The game covers the period of October 2001 (the initial US invasion) to March 2002 (the conclusion of Operation Anaconda).

Components: One 22" x 34" map & 176 counters