Ice Cold

Tuupura Island, Finland, February 28, 1940: The general Soviet attack that had begun at the 
beginning of February was finally bearing fruit. The Mannerheim Line had finally begun to crack. 
The result of this was a broad advance by the Russians. The Finns were counting on an early thaw 
in the Gulf of Viipuri, thereby protecting the vital city from the west. However, the Finns were 
betrayed by General Winter who stayed too long and kept the Gulf frozen. The Russians rushed to 
cross the Gulf while the weather lasted. One of the islands on their way was tiny Tuupura Island 
that was guarded by 6-inch coastal battery guns. Out of the mist a Russian division was hurled 
at the island defenders.

Game Length: 7.5 turns

For the Russians to win they must capture the high ground across the Gulf
For the Finns to win they must stop the Russian onslaught

Russians: Squads, HMG, MMG's, LMG's, DC's, AFV's
Finnish: Squads, MMG, LMG's, ATR's, OBA

Boards: #7, #18

Aftermath: The Russian division was in for a rude awakening as the coastal batteries unleashed a 
torrent of lead upon them. Huge holes were open in the ice that swallowed both men and machines. 
But the Russian tidal wave was too big to stop and the 250 Finnish defenders were overwhelmed. The 
Russians left 1000 dead and 15 burnt out tanks in their wake.

Source: Coastal Fortress, Scenario PK 12.1, Ice Cold by Paul Kenny
