1977 ZAPAD exercise of PACT forces
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 12:52 pm
https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB154/doc81.pdf
For any player who wants to play 1977 scenario or campaign, it would be worth to read.
Times around 1977 ~ early 1980s would be tough time for NATO player in this game, one needs to fight T-72, T-64, and T-80 and their variants with M60, Leo1, and Chieftain series. Quality and number of PACT armor is more or less better than NATO (especially if you play defensive scenario). Around those times, tactical nuke or strategic bombing was always included in NATO defending plan against PACT OMG (Operational Maneuver Group) or shock force group.
Unfortunately in this game, there are no tac nuke, chemical, or carpet bombing available, so anyone who play NATO around those time frame should plan really good ATGM trap, and should control gunships wisely. NATO tanks have advantage of thermal sight, so fight under smoke cover or night battle is also a good idea.
For any player who wants to play 1977 scenario or campaign, it would be worth to read.
Times around 1977 ~ early 1980s would be tough time for NATO player in this game, one needs to fight T-72, T-64, and T-80 and their variants with M60, Leo1, and Chieftain series. Quality and number of PACT armor is more or less better than NATO (especially if you play defensive scenario). Around those times, tactical nuke or strategic bombing was always included in NATO defending plan against PACT OMG (Operational Maneuver Group) or shock force group.
Unfortunately in this game, there are no tac nuke, chemical, or carpet bombing available, so anyone who play NATO around those time frame should plan really good ATGM trap, and should control gunships wisely. NATO tanks have advantage of thermal sight, so fight under smoke cover or night battle is also a good idea.