Strategy & Tactics #357: CENTCOM – Persian Gulf War 2001–2003 is a detailed solitaire wargame simulating modern military operations conducted by US Central Command in Afghanistan and Iraq. Combining operational decision-making with dynamic enemy responses, this game places you in command of coalition forces during one of the most complex conflicts of the 21st century.

• Modern Operational Solitaire Wargame – Take command of CENTCOM forces including US, NATO, and allied units, while the game system controls opposing forces such as Al Qaeda, Taliban, and Iraqi troops.
• Dynamic Enemy System – The OPFOR is governed by automated rules and influenced by the Persian Gulf Instability Index (PGII), which can trigger events and shift the strategic landscape.
• Flexible Scenarios – Play through the standard campaign covering October 2001 to June 2003, or extend the conflict to 2005 with optional rules.
• Operational Scale Gameplay – Each turn represents periods ranging from intense combat to logistical buildup, with units spanning brigade, division, and corps levels.

Players must carefully manage resources using Expeditionary Warfare Points (EP), plan operations, and respond to evolving threats while attempting to dismantle opposing forces and stabilise the region.

This issue of Strategy & Tactics includes both the magazine content and a complete wargame, continuing the long tradition of the series delivering in-depth historical analysis alongside playable simulations.

Game Components:
22" x 34" Game Map
176 Counters
Magazine with Rules and Historical Background

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