Reindeer Games:  Blood & Snow*
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Date:  24 December 2015*
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Battle Location:  Ivalo, Finland.*
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Battle Type:  Russian Assault vrs. Finnish Defense*
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Description:  A new Winter War.*
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The Russian Drive across Northern Norway has stalled and with NATO assistance, the Russians were finally driven back to a line east of Alta.   UN Negotiations have fallen into disarray.  The Russians, wanting to end the conflict quickly, move to outflank NATO forces with a second drive through Finnish Lapland.  This time, they plan to stay.   Although the Finns did not oppose earlier incursions through their country, they now are prepared to fight for every yard of Finnish soil.
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You command units of the 1st Jaeger Company (heavy) of the Kainuu Battalion defending the bridges across the Ivalojoki at Ivalo.  The Russian objective is the airfield SW of Ivalo (off map).  Defense of Ivalo is imperative.  Facing you are elements of the 281st Motor Rifle Regiment as well as composite reserves filling in the losses from the earlier Norweigan Mission.  The Russians are motorized infantry backed by tanks.  Your forces are infantry with no armour.*
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Your forces are deployed in a series of ambushes and strong points.  Using historical tactics of the Finnish Army, hit the advancing Russians, and then blend back into the forrests, try to regroup, and hit again.  The Russians will be generally restricted to the roadways, although the frozen ground will allow some cross country movement.  Expect them to adapt quickly to your tactics.*
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There are no air assets on either side, due to weather .*
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The Russians have overun elements of the 3rd Jaeger Company outside of Nellim (east of your position).  However, their sacrifice has allowed your units to prepare for the attack.  Use their sacrifice wisely.*
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