OP1 Zone G Battle

[Double Deuce]

ZONE G

2nd Peacekeeper Company
...x13 Peacekeepers
...x2 Fiat/OTO 661461
...x1 M60 Mine Plough

1st UK Mech Infantry Platoon (+)
...x4 Rifle Section
...x4 Warrior
...x2 Pioneer Section
...x2 Warrior

Strike Aircraft
...x1 Mirage F1C

Briefing: Early in the week locals began to come forward with tales of a large force of Rebels advancing from the West and SouthWest. Of course these must just be rumors as the Rebels would not dare violate the UN mandate requiring they refrain from entering heavily populated/urban Zones.

Mission: Your mission it to protect the town against any Rebel attack, particularly try to hold onto the Mayor's Office.

[Double Deuce]

Since the UN Forces are considered Defending, I will create the Map, purchase the units and available fortifications and send the file to the UN Player. He will load the file in the EDITOR and DEPLOY the units personally based on my guidelines. Once deployed he will semd me the file back and I will the purchase the Rebel forces and create the PBEM File.

[TF 1-37]

DD,

Do we know from which directions (ie C, F, I, K, O, N or M) the Rebels are coming from. Obviously C, since our Peackeeping company there found them. Any other intelligence before we deploy?

[Pannonicus]

DD,

can we launch a diversionary attack from C? I mean, severing supply routes and tying down a few companies from the attack... Also, that Mirage could be able to attack converging armored forces on the edge of zone C.
Is any of these possible?

What about retreating from G and then standing battle in N in this same turn? One week is quite a long time with modern operational tempo.

[Double Deuce]

DD,

Do we know from which directions (ie C, F, I, K, O, N or M) the Rebels are coming from. Obviously C, since our Peackeeping company there found them. Any other intelligence before we deploy?
From the South and West most likely BUT more details will come with the actual deploy file.

[Double Deuce]

DD,

can we launch a diversionary attack from C? I mean, severing supply routes and tying down a few companies from the attack... Also, that Mirage could be able to attack converging armored forces on the edge of zone C.
Is any of these possible?

What about retreating from G and then standing battle in N in this same turn? One week is quite a long time with modern operational tempo.
Even though a week is a long time the turns are somewhat abstracted and this does not mean combat starts right away at the beginnig of the week, it just takes place some time in that 7 day period and fighting will be restricted to the Zone that combat was initiated.

[Double Deuce]

More details added to the 1st post in the thread.

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Can we get some AAR type stuff here as the battle progress? I know you have posted some stuff in the other forum but i lile to keep them together with the initial battle briefing. :D

[TF 1-37]

To all UN Commanders:

The following constitutes the situation in Zone G as of 0635 today (after Turn 7).

Rebel forces have attacked the 2nd Peacekeeper Company stationed in Zone G. 2nd PK Company has been ordered to defend the City, most especially the center of town around the Mayor's office.

Rebel units were spotted advancing from the west of town starting at approximately 0605 today. At approximately 0610 Rebel troops in approximately platoon strength attacked advance elements of 2nd PK Company (in approximately squad strength)which were located west of the City to observe. Unfortunately, the squad suffered heavy casualties and routed to the east, where contact was lost at approximately 0630. The squad is presumed eliminated.

Slightly after 0610, Rebel mortars began to fire on buildings and trenches forming the 2nd PK Company's main defense line to the West and Southwest of the Mayor's office. Mortar fire has been continuing reasonably constantly since that time, being a mixture of smoke and HE, but predominately HE.

By 0625 Rebel assaulting forces were being observed northwest, west and southwest of the City. Additionally, at 0625 the M-60 assigned to 2nd PK Company spotted and engaged a BMP-R on the far south flank of the sector. The BMP-R was destroyed.

Minutes ago(0635)Rebel elements were noted nearing the Mayor's office from the northwest. They were taken under fire and pushed back. Almost simultaneously, advance scouts were spotted advancing from the southwest, supported by at least an additional platoon. An airstike was called in by 2nd PK Company, but results were disappoiting.

Overall, we believe that elements of 6 Rebel Companies are present, based on Mortar fire, as well as both scouting units (BMP-R and BRDM-2). We have not spotted any tanks, but based on preliminary battle intelligence and information gathered by UN units in Zone C, we expect that tanks are present. Rebel intentions appear to be to assault the City across an arc running from north of the Mayor's office through the southwest. They do not appear east of the major north/south road through town, although given our limited perimeter they could be.

2nd PK Company has formed a mobile force which engaged the BMP to the south and then withdrew. It is now moving to support the rest of 2nd PK Company, advancing from the East and Northeast of town, hoping to catch Rebel infantry on the flank.

Combat intensity seems to be increasing. More will follow.

Col. Boomer
USMC

[TF 1-37]

To all UN Commanders:

Rebel pressure on the City has increased over the last 15 minutes.

At approximately 0640, Platoon D, located southwest of the Mayor's office had its advance squad attacked by Rebel elements in approximately platoon strength. Unfortunately, all communication with the squad was lost as it was fleeing and apparently ran into a crossfire ambush. This squad is presumed lost.

Platoon C in the Mayor's office and Platoon D to the southwest have been coordinating movement to reach final defensive positions in the city. As of 0650 these positions have been nearly reached and smoke is being used to cover movement. In total these platoons report being at approximately 70% combat effectiveness.

A second strike by UN airpower occured at approximately 0645. The Mirage C targeted a T-54 and reports that it immobilized the tank. It flew a second firing pass at approximately 0650 and was fired on by what is evaluated as a second T-54. No additional damage was observed on the first, immobile T-54.

Platoon E observed a second BMP-R vehicle, with commander's antenna at approximately 0645. It called in support from the mobile force and at approximately 0650, the mobile force engaged the BMP-R and destroyed it without taking fire.

Overall situation is difficult as had been forcast. UN forces are significantly outnumbered with estimated Rebel strength of 6 infantry companies (based on volume of mortar fire), 1 platoon T-54, 1 section BMP-R (now destroyed) and 1 section BRDM-2. Rebel losses confirmed are 2 BMP-R and some infantry casualties (but no whole squads destroyed) and 1 T-54 immobilized. UN losses are presumed to be 2 complete squads and assorted infantry casualties.

UN forces will continue to maneuver to avoid losses, while causing Rebel casualties. Do not believe that UN forces can continue to hold the city center.

Col. Boomer
USMC

[mr_clark]

To all UN Commanders:

Rebel pressure on the City has increased over the last 15 minutes.

At approximately 0640, Platoon D, located southwest of the Mayor's office had its advance squad attacked by Rebel elements in approximately platoon strength. Unfortunately, all communication with the squad was lost as it was fleeing and apparently ran into a crossfire ambush. This squad is presumed lost.

Platoon C in the Mayor's office and Platoon D to the southwest have been coordinating movement to reach final defensive positions in the city. As of 0650 these positions have been nearly reached and smoke is being used to cover movement. In total these platoons report being at approximately 70% combat effectiveness.

A second strike by UN airpower occured at approximately 0645. The Mirage C targeted a T-54 and reports that it immobilized the tank. It flew a second firing pass at approximately 0650 and was fired on by what is evaluated as a second T-54. No additional damage was observed on the first, immobile T-54.

Platoon E observed a second BMP-R vehicle, with commander's antenna at approximately 0645. It called in support from the mobile force and at approximately 0650, the mobile force engaged the BMP-R and destroyed it without taking fire.

Overall situation is difficult as had been forcast. UN forces are significantly outnumbered with estimated Rebel strength of 6 infantry companies (based on volume of mortar fire), 1 platoon T-54, 1 section BMP-R (now destroyed) and 1 section BRDM-2. Rebel losses confirmed are 2 BMP-R and some infantry casualties (but no whole squads destroyed) and 1 T-54 immobilized. UN losses are presumed to be 2 complete squads and assorted infantry casualties.

UN forces will continue to maneuver to avoid losses, while causing Rebel casualties. Do not believe that UN forces can continue to hold the city center.

Col. Boomer
USMC

Damn, keep those troops alive Boomer!

A shame we can't get you any 155mm support or so...

Good Luck, hope you can live through this.

best regards;
clark

[TF 1-37]

Mr. Clark:

I agree, I have wished for some 155mm support for most of the battle. I can think of several good targets on each turn that would have slowed the Rebels down quite a bit.

Col. Boomer

[TF 1-37]

To UN Commanders:

Time is approximately 0700. The battle in Zone G appears to be ending. During the last 10 minutes C and D platoons have completed their withdrawal southeast of the city. No further losses were suffered.

The M-60 assigned to 2nd Peacekeeper Platoon spotted a second T-54A, with command antennas, and engaged it over the last 10 minutes. The tank reports firing 4 times with HEAT ammunition, scoring 3 hits, but observing no effect on the T-54. The Mirage completed 2 additional firing passes during this time, targetting the immobile T-54A, but doing no observable damage.

Overall losses appear to be 2 UN infantry squads and assorted other casualties in C and D Platoons. We can confirm 2 BMP-R kills and one T-54A immobilized plus assorted Rebel infantry losses, although no complete Rebel squads can be confirmed as kills.

Col. Boomer

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After a major offensive by Rebel Forces the UN Forces defending the Mayor's office were finally forced back. Even repeated straffing by a UN piloted Mirage jet could not stop the RED advance. As night began to fall the battle wearing but still strong UN Forces evacuated the outlying buildings of town and began to fall back to the NorthEast along the main highway leading to Zone I.

Among the UN losses were 2 Peacekeeper Squads of the 2nd Peacekeeper Company.

Both Rebel and UN Forces are still active in the zone!

[TF 1-37]

DD,

That makes no sence. All UN troops are south of the city in Zone G. Rebel forces are north and west of UN forces. The withdrawal path, picked intentionally and fought for would be south to Zone N. This is very important and the only result that would seem to make sence given the final positions from the Zone G battle.

Col. Boomer

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That makes no sence. All UN troops are south of the city in Zone G. Rebel forces are north and west of UN forces. The withdrawal path, picked intentionally and fought for would be south to Zone N. This is very important and the only result that would seem to make sence given the final positions from the Zone G battle.
OK, also note the exact positions in zones are pretty much abstract. Units are considered for the most part just in the zone at the end of an OP Turn. When the orders are posted by the team, this is where the specifics are detailed such as routes, locations and intent. The end battle briefings are also used to provide both teams with some basic information (or mis-information :D ) about events after the actual fighting.

[TF 1-37]

DD,

Fair enough. I agree on the abstract nature of the maps, I figured that since the roads and city location matched up on the battle map with the overall map that the bottom of the battle map was south.

Scott

[Double Deuce]

I figured that since the roads and city location matched up on the battle map with the overall map that the bottom of the battle map was south.
They only match for aesthetic purposes :)

[TF 1-37]

DD,

My last comment on the topic, I promise! :) The prebattle briefing said the Rebel's would be coming from the West and Southwest. If that was true then my forces must have ended on the south edge of the battle map. :)

Scott
(I'm done, I promise!)

[Pannonicus]

I agree with my subordinate, our forces must have a safe way to retreat south! It is the only solution that matches both pre-battle briefings and the actual tactical outcome of the battle.