Modern War #36 - Cold Start: Indian Pakistan War

From Decision Games:

The Magazine:

Cold Start - The Next India-Pakistan War: The Indian government unveiled its current “Cold Start” war doctrine for use against Pakistan on 28 April 2004. The new strategic plan is to be used in response to Pakistani acts against India, including proxy wars or terrorist attacks supported by, or otherwise linked back to, Islamabad.

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The Game:

Cold Start: The Next India-Pakistan War (CS) is a strategic-level, two-player wargame of low-intermediate complexity that covers the campaign that could occur if the Indians decide to try for the big win over long-time opponent Pakistan. The title comes from the fact “Cold Start” is the phrase used by the Indian military to describe their officially declared policy of eschewing the first use of nuclear weapons in any future war with Pakistan. The game’s sub-systems are crafted to present a supreme-commander’s-eye-view of such a war. It’s therefore almost fully strategic in its perspective, with only the most pastel of operational and tactical undertones added to enhance its tone and texture in those regards. CS takes two experienced players only about two hours to complete, and it’s adaptable for solitaire play.

Components: One 22" x 34" map on one sheet & 176 counters