Sagger

Sagger is a historical strategy simulator that puts you in the role of commander-in-chief during the Yom Kippur War. You make decisions based on historical events and incomplete battlefield information, under time pressure and with responsibility for Israel’s future. Your choices can lead to victory or defeat and affect both the war and the diplomatic arena.

Historical decisions

The simulation follows the Yom Kippur War from September 13 and covers its battle decisions, alongside alternative choices considered during the conflict. You can test how a single decision might change the war’s outcome. The game aims to follow the actual events, battles, politics and historical figures, while allowing you to make decisions as the Israeli high command did.

Reports and movements

You receive reports from generals on all fronts and from world leaders, including Henry Kissinger. After you issue an order, units follow it, and you see the consequences of your decisions in real time. A detailed map based on actual staff maps tracks Israeli military movements, which change according to your decisions.

Historical database

The database covers events from the Yom Kippur War as well as other topics from 1973, including Cold War politics and oil as a weapon. It is organized into five categories:

• People
• Military
• History
• Tactics
• Geopolitics