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"Red Thunder" series - Amphibious landing on Cardenas*

Date: November, 1962*

Battle Location: Cardenas, Cuba*

Battle Type: Assault/Defend, USMC vs. Cuba

Game Lenght: 35 turns

Difficulty: Standard


DESCRIPTION: As the USSR continued to ship weapons and troops to Cuba, Soviet Premier Khrushchev and U. S. President Kennedy fail to resolve the whole missile crisis issue diplomatically. Tension builds in Europe as USSR assaults West Germany and NATO forces already on highest alert are ordered to hold ground. With The conflict escalating the United States starts the invasion and quarantine of Cuba. In this scenario the first wave of the 2nd Marine Division assaults the town of Cardenas, East of Matanzas. USN intel reported that the town and surrounding areas are believed to be well garrisoned and alerted, also the beaches are expected to be swampy.

Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the US side.


Sources: Fictional scenario inspired by the Red Thunder Campaign on Strike Fighters 2 game by Thirdwire.


Design by Jose Logrono