The Odd Angry Shot
By Paul Bridge
During the 1950s and 60s the UK Forces were engaged in a not so small conflict in Yemen.
In 1962 a coup in Northern Yemen organised by the Egyptians overthrew the Iman al-Badr in the Capital Sanaa, at the same time Egypt landed forces into the North of the country.
The loyalist forces backed by the UK fought back the incursions into South Yemen, but at no time did UK and Egyptian forces go head to head apart from the Odd shot at each other nothing happened.
Things came to a head when Egypt had at least 40,000 troops in country and at over 100 aircraft based in Northern Yemen , these aircraft were conducted strike missions on villages in S. Yemen in support of the N. Yemen forces.
In late 1964 UK had received some shocking news… Egypt wanted to become more involved …. Strike UK Assets in S. Yemen, Oil Installations were going to be the prime target, and the UK Forces were on high alert!
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Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Fight or Flight
By Mike Mykytyn
One of two scenarios based on Larry Bonds Cauldron. In this one, like the book, you are in command of a small but powerful US escort group which has found itself in the worst possible position to be in at the beginning of a major conflict. You are in confined waters with no support and must escape to the North Sea before you are destroyed. Can you pull it off?
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By Mike Mykytyn
One of two scenarios based on Larry Bonds Cauldron. In this one, like the book, you are in command of a small but powerful US escort group which has found itself in the worst possible position to be in at the beginning of a major conflict. You are in confined waters with no support and must escape to the North Sea before you are destroyed. Can you pull it off?
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Gauntlet II
By Chris Elliot
This is a remake of the classic Gauntlet scenario that first appeared with the original Harpoon.
Location: Norwegan Sea
Date: 4 October 1999 02:00 Zulu
In any all-out war with NATO, Russia would attempt to gain access to the Atlantic by capturing Norwegan seaports.
In this remade scenario, NATO has it's hands full in distant parts - the Balkans, the Middle East, South East Asia and North West Africa.
Russia has decided an all out attack would prove decisive against an over stretched and down sized NATO. By Attacking on multiple fronts NATO will not be able concentrate it's superior technology in many areas, giving Russia a better chance of securing prized targets - namely oil fields and coastal ports. Many NATO warships are tied up in the Med and Persian Gulf - leaving the North Atlantic strangely quiet. A decisive victory in the North Atlantic will force NATO to retreat and regroup - leaving Eastern Europe and more importantly the oil rich Gulf states poorly defended.
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By Chris Elliot
This is a remake of the classic Gauntlet scenario that first appeared with the original Harpoon.
Location: Norwegan Sea
Date: 4 October 1999 02:00 Zulu
In any all-out war with NATO, Russia would attempt to gain access to the Atlantic by capturing Norwegan seaports.
In this remade scenario, NATO has it's hands full in distant parts - the Balkans, the Middle East, South East Asia and North West Africa.
Russia has decided an all out attack would prove decisive against an over stretched and down sized NATO. By Attacking on multiple fronts NATO will not be able concentrate it's superior technology in many areas, giving Russia a better chance of securing prized targets - namely oil fields and coastal ports. Many NATO warships are tied up in the Med and Persian Gulf - leaving the North Atlantic strangely quiet. A decisive victory in the North Atlantic will force NATO to retreat and regroup - leaving Eastern Europe and more importantly the oil rich Gulf states poorly defended.
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Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction
By Steve Mills
In February 2004 it was revealed that HEU traces detected by IAEA inspectors some twelve months previously, in at least two separate Iranian sites, were pure enough to produce Nuclear Weapons.
In March 2004 a first ever acknowledgement was made by the Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani that the Iranian Military had produced centrifuges to enrich Uranium.
In April 2004, Iran vowed to step up cooperation with the IAEA and suspend enrichment programs. An IAEA inspection schedule for mid May was agreed, and a promise secured for the submission of complete details regarding its Nuclear program and goals.
By the middle of May however it was clear that the International Atomic Energy Agency Inspectors would no longer be allowed access to the Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility or the Heavy water production plant at Arak.
Despite efforts to persuade Israel to carry out strikes against suspect sites, this proved a diplomatic non starter, while most U.S assets were diverted with Iraq.
Iran for the moment could not be a priority. By February however there were clear indications that it either had, or was close to producing Nuclear Detonators. The situation in Iraq appeared to be more stable, but available forces remained limited.
Carrier Groups 7 and 8 were stationed in the area, until then on routine patrols and exercises. Having put the election behind them, and with a reshuffled cabinet the President authorised strikes to remove the Nuclear Proliferation in Iran.
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By Steve Mills
In February 2004 it was revealed that HEU traces detected by IAEA inspectors some twelve months previously, in at least two separate Iranian sites, were pure enough to produce Nuclear Weapons.
In March 2004 a first ever acknowledgement was made by the Defence Minister Ali Shamkhani that the Iranian Military had produced centrifuges to enrich Uranium.
In April 2004, Iran vowed to step up cooperation with the IAEA and suspend enrichment programs. An IAEA inspection schedule for mid May was agreed, and a promise secured for the submission of complete details regarding its Nuclear program and goals.
By the middle of May however it was clear that the International Atomic Energy Agency Inspectors would no longer be allowed access to the Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility or the Heavy water production plant at Arak.
Despite efforts to persuade Israel to carry out strikes against suspect sites, this proved a diplomatic non starter, while most U.S assets were diverted with Iraq.
Iran for the moment could not be a priority. By February however there were clear indications that it either had, or was close to producing Nuclear Detonators. The situation in Iraq appeared to be more stable, but available forces remained limited.
Carrier Groups 7 and 8 were stationed in the area, until then on routine patrols and exercises. Having put the election behind them, and with a reshuffled cabinet the President authorised strikes to remove the Nuclear Proliferation in Iran.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Kuril Salient
By Mike Mykytyn
Significant Japanese forces have landed on Russia's Kuril Islands unopposed. Russian forces are in poor condition but as throughout its rich history there is no shortage of fighting spirit and leadership. Can you force Japanese forces from Russian territory?
This scenario is a derivitive of Waking the Bear. The basic idea is you have very little forces and must cause significant damage to a technologically superior opponent. Coordination is key. Have fun with Flanker vs. Eagle
This ASW/ASU/AAW scenario is playable from the Russian side only. Scenario duration is 3 game days.
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By Mike Mykytyn
Significant Japanese forces have landed on Russia's Kuril Islands unopposed. Russian forces are in poor condition but as throughout its rich history there is no shortage of fighting spirit and leadership. Can you force Japanese forces from Russian territory?
This scenario is a derivitive of Waking the Bear. The basic idea is you have very little forces and must cause significant damage to a technologically superior opponent. Coordination is key. Have fun with Flanker vs. Eagle
This ASW/ASU/AAW scenario is playable from the Russian side only. Scenario duration is 3 game days.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Multiple Contacts, Multiple Bogeys
By Paul Bridge
Initial attacks by Soviet forces have pushed Norway's forces south to Orland Airfield. The Ragnar Division is holding the line just north of this position but are suffering heavy losses.
The re-enforcement of Norway suffered a heavy setback when HMS Bulwark was mined just leaving Portsmouth harbour and is now in dry-dock with a hole 200ft in size below the waterline.
The USMC Amphibious Group is also taking a mauling crossing the Atlantic with at least 2 troopships sunk with heavy loss of life.
USS Ranger has now arrived off the coast of Scotland to conduct operations with the Veteran WW2 Carrier HMS Victorious.
Soviet Forces have captured Bodo Airfield and are now conducting aggressive air operations in the region, also a Soviet Amphibious group is on-route there with a Division of Red Banner Fleet Marines, a nice target for NATO you say… well beware of the Badgers they bite!
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By Paul Bridge
Initial attacks by Soviet forces have pushed Norway's forces south to Orland Airfield. The Ragnar Division is holding the line just north of this position but are suffering heavy losses.
The re-enforcement of Norway suffered a heavy setback when HMS Bulwark was mined just leaving Portsmouth harbour and is now in dry-dock with a hole 200ft in size below the waterline.
The USMC Amphibious Group is also taking a mauling crossing the Atlantic with at least 2 troopships sunk with heavy loss of life.
USS Ranger has now arrived off the coast of Scotland to conduct operations with the Veteran WW2 Carrier HMS Victorious.
Soviet Forces have captured Bodo Airfield and are now conducting aggressive air operations in the region, also a Soviet Amphibious group is on-route there with a Division of Red Banner Fleet Marines, a nice target for NATO you say… well beware of the Badgers they bite!
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Race for Iceland
By Quinton Van Zyl
DATE: 15 June 1987
TIME: 20:00:00 Zulu
LOCATION: Iceland, North Atlantic.
This scenario takes place in the first week of World War III. Europe is being ravaged by a titanic struggle that will hinge on events that are taking place in the North Atlantic.
The Soviet Union has launched a (predictable) massive assault on the countries of Scandinavia, most notably Norway with her strategic location. Two days ago a large Soviet amphibious task force left Northern Fleet bases for what was assumed to be Norway in support of the ground fighting that was approaching Bodo. In anticipation of this move a large US CVBG was positioned off the coast to provide cover for NATO amphibious opperations and strikes against approaching Soviet ground forces.
At this time it was decided to send reinforcements to Iceland to fortify defences there. A large NATO Amphibious Ready Group and accompanying Maritime Prepositioning Ships left UK ports earlier today bound for Keflavik.
Just over a day ago the Soviet task force turned west, not south, and headed for Iceland, not Norway. This move was completely unexpected by NATO planners. The situation is now very tense as two large opposing amphibious groups converge on the same area. Neither side can afford to turn back because both realise the strategic importance of their objective. Whoever can get to Iceland first and fortify it will be one major step closer to winning this war.
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By Quinton Van Zyl
DATE: 15 June 1987
TIME: 20:00:00 Zulu
LOCATION: Iceland, North Atlantic.
This scenario takes place in the first week of World War III. Europe is being ravaged by a titanic struggle that will hinge on events that are taking place in the North Atlantic.
The Soviet Union has launched a (predictable) massive assault on the countries of Scandinavia, most notably Norway with her strategic location. Two days ago a large Soviet amphibious task force left Northern Fleet bases for what was assumed to be Norway in support of the ground fighting that was approaching Bodo. In anticipation of this move a large US CVBG was positioned off the coast to provide cover for NATO amphibious opperations and strikes against approaching Soviet ground forces.
At this time it was decided to send reinforcements to Iceland to fortify defences there. A large NATO Amphibious Ready Group and accompanying Maritime Prepositioning Ships left UK ports earlier today bound for Keflavik.
Just over a day ago the Soviet task force turned west, not south, and headed for Iceland, not Norway. This move was completely unexpected by NATO planners. The situation is now very tense as two large opposing amphibious groups converge on the same area. Neither side can afford to turn back because both realise the strategic importance of their objective. Whoever can get to Iceland first and fortify it will be one major step closer to winning this war.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Southern Watch
By Claudius Nissl
Location: Persian Gulf
Date/Time: 10 February 2001, 11:20 AM (EST)
Operation Soutern Watch enforces the "No-Fly Zone" between the 30rd and the 33rd parallel over Soutern Iraq.
This scenario replays the action by US and British Forces stationed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia against targets in Iraq. In the real world, Iraqi forces did not mount an effective response to the air attacks. This scenario is an exploration of what would have happened if the Iraqis reacted forcefully and takes a glimpse at what kind of attrition the Iraqi response would have been able to achieve.
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By Claudius Nissl
Location: Persian Gulf
Date/Time: 10 February 2001, 11:20 AM (EST)
Operation Soutern Watch enforces the "No-Fly Zone" between the 30rd and the 33rd parallel over Soutern Iraq.
This scenario replays the action by US and British Forces stationed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia against targets in Iraq. In the real world, Iraqi forces did not mount an effective response to the air attacks. This scenario is an exploration of what would have happened if the Iraqis reacted forcefully and takes a glimpse at what kind of attrition the Iraqi response would have been able to achieve.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
FOST Operational Sea Training #2: Vampire Vampire Vampire!
By Paul Bridge
DTG-291200Z NOV 05
Location-South Coast
Sides-TG 603.01 (FOST Task Group)
Duration-6 Hours
This Scenario covers an Adex 324/451 (FBA and Anti-Ship Missile Defense - ASMD) off the south coast.
The Objective is to transit from Plymouth to Portland Bill in 6 hours. This is at high speed giving protection to the RFA and MCM's attached to your group. This is a good exercise in protecting the HVU's and yourselves close to land.
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By Paul Bridge
DTG-291200Z NOV 05
Location-South Coast
Sides-TG 603.01 (FOST Task Group)
Duration-6 Hours
This Scenario covers an Adex 324/451 (FBA and Anti-Ship Missile Defense - ASMD) off the south coast.
The Objective is to transit from Plymouth to Portland Bill in 6 hours. This is at high speed giving protection to the RFA and MCM's attached to your group. This is a good exercise in protecting the HVU's and yourselves close to land.
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Long Live the Shah #1: Persian Glory
By Daniel Hayes
Date: 15 September 1984
Location: South West Asia
Following the failed revolution of 1979 the regime of Shah Reza Pahlavi has maintained strong ties with the United States and has continued to build one of the most formidible armed forces in the world outside of the superpowers. With an apparent large advantage in military muscle over its traditional rival, Iraq, Iran has recently been pressuring its neighbour to make new concession on the division of the Shatt-al-Arab waterway and Iraqi support for opposition groups in Iran. Iraq has so far stood firm and has leaked details of its unconventional weapons programs in what seems an attempt to counter the Iranian advantage. Iranian troop movements indicate that they may planning some sort of punitive raid to force Iraq to comply with their wishes.
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By Daniel Hayes
Date: 15 September 1984
Location: South West Asia
Following the failed revolution of 1979 the regime of Shah Reza Pahlavi has maintained strong ties with the United States and has continued to build one of the most formidible armed forces in the world outside of the superpowers. With an apparent large advantage in military muscle over its traditional rival, Iraq, Iran has recently been pressuring its neighbour to make new concession on the division of the Shatt-al-Arab waterway and Iraqi support for opposition groups in Iran. Iraq has so far stood firm and has leaked details of its unconventional weapons programs in what seems an attempt to counter the Iranian advantage. Iranian troop movements indicate that they may planning some sort of punitive raid to force Iraq to comply with their wishes.
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New World Order #1: Uppercut
By Klaus Behrmann
LOCATION: IN PAKISTANI WATERS
DATE/TIME: 4 JANUARY 2002, 18:00 H Z
The year 2001 had some dramatic effects on the political, economic and military affairs of the world. After the invasion of Afghanistan by U.S.-led ground troops and the elimination of the Taliban regime, the unrest, which erupted in the Near and Middle East as well as North Africa, was inevitable. Peace between Israel and Palestine was never realized, and while certain former hardliner countries adopted a softer attitude towards their radical politics of the past, other regimes, practically forced by their overly conservative or fundamentalist Muslim populations, had no option but to accept and practice stand against the U.S. and her allies.
This battleset begins in the winter of 2001/2002, when the Taliban were defeated, Osama bin Laden still on the run and the Northern Alliance installed as the new rulers of Afghanistan, with the king on a puppet throne. The 10th Mountain Division, the Special Forces and the SAS were ready to go home.
A coup d'etat by a fundamendalist Pakistani army general (directed by the ousted chief of the Pakistani intelligence services who was hiding in a secret command post somewhere near Quetta) was widely supported by the military and the various branches of the security community. Islamabad immediately cancelled all standing agreements with Washington, declared the government of Afghanistan as illegal and gained within a few days not only verbal support from many Islamic countries, notably Iran and Iraq.
American and British warships were readying to get underway on the anchorages of Karachi and Gwadar when the Pakistani navy delivered an unexpected and deadly blow.
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By Klaus Behrmann
LOCATION: IN PAKISTANI WATERS
DATE/TIME: 4 JANUARY 2002, 18:00 H Z
The year 2001 had some dramatic effects on the political, economic and military affairs of the world. After the invasion of Afghanistan by U.S.-led ground troops and the elimination of the Taliban regime, the unrest, which erupted in the Near and Middle East as well as North Africa, was inevitable. Peace between Israel and Palestine was never realized, and while certain former hardliner countries adopted a softer attitude towards their radical politics of the past, other regimes, practically forced by their overly conservative or fundamentalist Muslim populations, had no option but to accept and practice stand against the U.S. and her allies.
This battleset begins in the winter of 2001/2002, when the Taliban were defeated, Osama bin Laden still on the run and the Northern Alliance installed as the new rulers of Afghanistan, with the king on a puppet throne. The 10th Mountain Division, the Special Forces and the SAS were ready to go home.
A coup d'etat by a fundamendalist Pakistani army general (directed by the ousted chief of the Pakistani intelligence services who was hiding in a secret command post somewhere near Quetta) was widely supported by the military and the various branches of the security community. Islamabad immediately cancelled all standing agreements with Washington, declared the government of Afghanistan as illegal and gained within a few days not only verbal support from many Islamic countries, notably Iran and Iraq.
American and British warships were readying to get underway on the anchorages of Karachi and Gwadar when the Pakistani navy delivered an unexpected and deadly blow.
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North Star Exercises #2: Landings
By Mike Mykytyn
This is the second scenario of the three part amphibious landing series. In this one you are expected to land your forces despite stiff enemy defences. You are also required to carry out several missions concurrently.
There are several things of note in this scenario. First you can only play from the US Side. Next, you can win this scenario by not flying any aircraft or moving any landing craft. This is not suggested
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By Mike Mykytyn
This is the second scenario of the three part amphibious landing series. In this one you are expected to land your forces despite stiff enemy defences. You are also required to carry out several missions concurrently.
There are several things of note in this scenario. First you can only play from the US Side. Next, you can win this scenario by not flying any aircraft or moving any landing craft. This is not suggested
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Rise of the Dragon #1: The Spratly Incident
By Marco Cipollini
CHINA vs TAIWAN
LOCATION: South China Sea
DATE/TIME: 1 August 2002; 03:00:00 ZULU
During the past two decades, several military skirmishes have taken place near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Every nation in this area claims the archipelago: Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and, last but not least, China.
In the summer of 2002, China decided to conduct a major naval exercise in the area. Other nations will closely monitor that operation.
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By Marco Cipollini
CHINA vs TAIWAN
LOCATION: South China Sea
DATE/TIME: 1 August 2002; 03:00:00 ZULU
During the past two decades, several military skirmishes have taken place near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Every nation in this area claims the archipelago: Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and, last but not least, China.
In the summer of 2002, China decided to conduct a major naval exercise in the area. Other nations will closely monitor that operation.
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Rise of the Dragon #4: Free Taiwan Free
By Marco Cipollini
CHINA vs USA
LOCATION: South China Sea
DATE/TIME: 18 AUGUST 2002, 12:00:00
The Chinese have established a strong beachead on Taiwan and only a handfull ROC ground forces are facing them.
At last, two US CVBG and an amphibious group have arrived in the China Sea and a mixed Us-Japan supply convoy is heading to Tsyongan.
Are these forces strong enough to destroy the Chinese menace?
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By Marco Cipollini
CHINA vs USA
LOCATION: South China Sea
DATE/TIME: 18 AUGUST 2002, 12:00:00
The Chinese have established a strong beachead on Taiwan and only a handfull ROC ground forces are facing them.
At last, two US CVBG and an amphibious group have arrived in the China Sea and a mixed Us-Japan supply convoy is heading to Tsyongan.
Are these forces strong enough to destroy the Chinese menace?
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World War III 1985 - Norway #1: First Contact
By Ragnar Emsoy
NATO vs. SOVIET UNION
LOCATION : NORWEGIAN SEA
DATE/TIME: 14 SEPTEMBER 1985, 00:01:00Z
The first scenario in the World War Three battleset begins one hour before the initialization of hostilities on the Central Front. The Soviets have been conducting intense military exercises for weeks, and exceptional quantities of military hardware have been deployed in Eastern Europe.
In Europe's High North, Finland has allowed unusually large numbers of Soviet troops to enter the country, and her air bases have become crowded with Soviet fighters and attack aircraft. Large mechanized formations are racing west through the Finnish Wedge towards the Norwegian border, taking the shortest of only two possible overland routes to Norway's main line of defense in Troms, five hundred kilometers from the Soviet homeland. A powerful Red Banner Northern Fleet SAG and two amphibious groups sailed into the Norwegian Sea 36 hours ago. The amphibious groups have now been spotted about seventy nautical miles off the coast of Norway, heading directly for the Troms area.
Fighter, attack, and bomber reinforcements have arrived in large quantities on the Kola Peninsula, boosting the already formidable force normally based there. The most fearsome new addition is two Backfire regiments of the Soviet Strategic Air Armies, operating a total of sixty bombers. The Backfires will be tasked with supporting the Northern Fleet's push into the Norwegian Sea, adding awesome striking power to the Northern Fleet Naval Aviation's three Badger regiments. Starting in the early 1980s, Backfire regiments regularly forward deployed to bases on the Kola Peninsula, and the Soviets have gained valuable experience in operating these bombers in sub-arctic conditions against carrier battle groups and convoys in the Norwegian Sea.
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By Ragnar Emsoy
NATO vs. SOVIET UNION
LOCATION : NORWEGIAN SEA
DATE/TIME: 14 SEPTEMBER 1985, 00:01:00Z
The first scenario in the World War Three battleset begins one hour before the initialization of hostilities on the Central Front. The Soviets have been conducting intense military exercises for weeks, and exceptional quantities of military hardware have been deployed in Eastern Europe.
In Europe's High North, Finland has allowed unusually large numbers of Soviet troops to enter the country, and her air bases have become crowded with Soviet fighters and attack aircraft. Large mechanized formations are racing west through the Finnish Wedge towards the Norwegian border, taking the shortest of only two possible overland routes to Norway's main line of defense in Troms, five hundred kilometers from the Soviet homeland. A powerful Red Banner Northern Fleet SAG and two amphibious groups sailed into the Norwegian Sea 36 hours ago. The amphibious groups have now been spotted about seventy nautical miles off the coast of Norway, heading directly for the Troms area.
Fighter, attack, and bomber reinforcements have arrived in large quantities on the Kola Peninsula, boosting the already formidable force normally based there. The most fearsome new addition is two Backfire regiments of the Soviet Strategic Air Armies, operating a total of sixty bombers. The Backfires will be tasked with supporting the Northern Fleet's push into the Norwegian Sea, adding awesome striking power to the Northern Fleet Naval Aviation's three Badger regiments. Starting in the early 1980s, Backfire regiments regularly forward deployed to bases on the Kola Peninsula, and the Soviets have gained valuable experience in operating these bombers in sub-arctic conditions against carrier battle groups and convoys in the Norwegian Sea.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
Survivors of Son Tay
By Klaus Behrmann
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST ASIA
DATE/TIME: 12 SEPTEMBER 2002, 11:00 H Z
During the Vietnam war, the USA launched a brilliantly executed commando raid on the prison of Son Tay west of Hanoi, only to find out that American POWs were moved to another location shortly prior to the raid.
After hostilities ceased, most POWs were released to the International Red Cross, but some were still unaccounted for. According to Vietnamese officials, some escaped and must have died; and two others died in prison.
Some USAF and CIA officers never believed that story, and a few days ago a former Pathet Lao general, who defected to Thailand, briefed the CIA chief of station in Bangkok that there are still twelve survivors of Son Tay in a prison camp northeast of Louangphrabang in Laos. The Vietnamese kept them there because of their intimate knowledge of Russian/Vietnamese interrogation techniques and as a last bargaining chip in case something with the peace negotiations with the U.S. went wrong.
The American president decides against a negotiated release of these remaining prisoners of war, because the USA need to show a position of strength in view of the resurrection of worldwide terrorist groups. And, in addition, there is a need to send a message to the remaining communist nations of the world that you do not fool around with the US.
Contrary to standard procedures, the rescue mission has to be launched without delay, as it is feared that the defection of the Laotian general might force another relocation of the POWs. US forces in the region scramble to launch a rescue mission which must not fail.
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By Klaus Behrmann
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST ASIA
DATE/TIME: 12 SEPTEMBER 2002, 11:00 H Z
During the Vietnam war, the USA launched a brilliantly executed commando raid on the prison of Son Tay west of Hanoi, only to find out that American POWs were moved to another location shortly prior to the raid.
After hostilities ceased, most POWs were released to the International Red Cross, but some were still unaccounted for. According to Vietnamese officials, some escaped and must have died; and two others died in prison.
Some USAF and CIA officers never believed that story, and a few days ago a former Pathet Lao general, who defected to Thailand, briefed the CIA chief of station in Bangkok that there are still twelve survivors of Son Tay in a prison camp northeast of Louangphrabang in Laos. The Vietnamese kept them there because of their intimate knowledge of Russian/Vietnamese interrogation techniques and as a last bargaining chip in case something with the peace negotiations with the U.S. went wrong.
The American president decides against a negotiated release of these remaining prisoners of war, because the USA need to show a position of strength in view of the resurrection of worldwide terrorist groups. And, in addition, there is a need to send a message to the remaining communist nations of the world that you do not fool around with the US.
Contrary to standard procedures, the rescue mission has to be launched without delay, as it is feared that the defection of the Laotian general might force another relocation of the POWs. US forces in the region scramble to launch a rescue mission which must not fail.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
The Essex' Are Back
By Saul H. Jacobs
As the U.S. downsizes and the Russians sell off their ships, the U.S. finds itself in an interesting situation. As nations all over the world challenge each other, the U.S. needs small task groups to maintain order.
It is not practical to use the few remaining large carriers for this purpose. Therefore the U.S. has been forced to rebuild, demothball and buy back any Essex class carriers they can find.
Even though these carriers are old and small they are ideal for ASW and small shipping intradiction. Since there are no Essex in the data base I am using the Clemenceau (French carrier) to simulate the Essex's.
Note: This scenario must be played with aircraft logistics OFF.
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By Saul H. Jacobs
As the U.S. downsizes and the Russians sell off their ships, the U.S. finds itself in an interesting situation. As nations all over the world challenge each other, the U.S. needs small task groups to maintain order.
It is not practical to use the few remaining large carriers for this purpose. Therefore the U.S. has been forced to rebuild, demothball and buy back any Essex class carriers they can find.
Even though these carriers are old and small they are ideal for ASW and small shipping intradiction. Since there are no Essex in the data base I am using the Clemenceau (French carrier) to simulate the Essex's.
Note: This scenario must be played with aircraft logistics OFF.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
The Humbler
By Mike Mykytyn
This is a quick force on force CVBG battle. A small test to see how good you are at meeting your match instead of the usual Kirov, Kuznetsov match... Good Luck.
Notes:
The Stennis Battle Group is set in a typical CVBG posture. It works but you are encouraged to experiment.
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By Mike Mykytyn
This is a quick force on force CVBG battle. A small test to see how good you are at meeting your match instead of the usual Kirov, Kuznetsov match... Good Luck.
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The Stennis Battle Group is set in a typical CVBG posture. It works but you are encouraged to experiment.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
World War III 1985 - North Cape #7: Return to Norway
By Ragnar Emsoy
A large force of US Marines is underway to conduct a surprise amphibious landing near Narivk in northern Norway. If this operation succeeds it will be the first step to retake all of Norway, and NATO’s Atlantic lifeline to Europe will be secure. If it fails, NATO may well lose the war.
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By Ragnar Emsoy
A large force of US Marines is underway to conduct a surprise amphibious landing near Narivk in northern Norway. If this operation succeeds it will be the first step to retake all of Norway, and NATO’s Atlantic lifeline to Europe will be secure. If it fails, NATO may well lose the war.
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RE: Harpoon 3 scenarios from the HarpoonHQ
World War III 1985 - North Cape #6: Round Two
By Ragnar Emsoy
The Strike Fleet’s two surviving aircraft carriers are back in the Norwegian Sea to launch a second round of air strikes against Soviet forces in northern Norway. The objective is to throw the Soviets on the defensive and soften them sufficiently to allow a large amphibious landing to take place.
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By Ragnar Emsoy
The Strike Fleet’s two surviving aircraft carriers are back in the Norwegian Sea to launch a second round of air strikes against Soviet forces in northern Norway. The objective is to throw the Soviets on the defensive and soften them sufficiently to allow a large amphibious landing to take place.
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