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Scenario: Estonia

 
Russia will be great again.
- Richard Nixon

 

ESTONIA - July 27, 1992
 
Delays in the withdrawl of Russian troops from within Estonian borders caused tensions to flare between the two nations, leading to sporadic clashes.
 
On July 27, 1992, Russian and Estonian Troops fought over the transfer of a building that had been used by the Soviet Baltic Fleet. The Russians claimed that the Estonians opened fire, trying to capture the building. The Estonians said the Russians fired first, interrupting the previously-agreed transfer of the building, and the Estonians took control of the building to prevent the Russians from looting the contents.
 
Scenario Outline: This scenario is intended for use with the Small Arms Combat System, and is a battle for control over a building. The Estonian Player has a squad of relatively inexperienced troops, but holds a fairly strong defensive position. The Russian player has a larger, more experienced force, but is forced to attack across open terrain before he can assault the building. This is a daytime scenario, with no wind.
 
The scenario is a fairly straightforward exercise in infantry assault and defence, and quite suitable as an introduction to infantry tactics.
 
Order of Battle
 
Estonian Forces:
The Estonians have captured the building, but have not had time to fortify it. They are well-stocked with ammunition and are awaiting the Russian counterattack. The Estonians must prevent the Russians from re-taking the building.
 
 
1 AK-74, Line
1 AK-74/GL, Line
1 RPK-74, Green
1 AK-74/RPG-7V with 3 HEAT rockets, Green
4 AK-74, Green
 
Russian Forces:
The Estonians must be forced out of the building, and the building retaken by force. The Russian player must have sole control of the building at any point in the game.
 
3 AK-74, Line
2 AK-74/GL, Line
2 RPK-74, Line
1 AK-74/RPG-7V with 3 HEAT rockets, Line
6 AK-74, Green
 
Special Rules and Variants
 
Larger Scenario: This scenario has been scaled down to make it easier to handle for a two-player game. The actual numbers of the forces involved are listed below, and will make for a scenario suitable for team play.
 
Estonian Forces:
2 x Motor Rifle Squads, Green
3 AK-74, Line
 
Russian Forces:
3 x Motor Rifle Squads, Line
5 AK-74, Line
1 RPK-74, Line
 

 

 


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