World War 3: Dutch against the storm*
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Date: Summer 2020*
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Battle Location: Delmsen, West Germany*
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Battle Type: Dutch 43 Gemechaniserte Brigade defence vs. Russian Mechanized Brigade (+) assault*
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SPECIAL VICTORY CONDITIONS AT THE VERY END OF THE DESCRIPTION!
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Russia, driver by militarism and raging economic crisis launches invasion of western Europe, thus de facto starting a new world war.*
Russia is supported by it's allies: Belarus (being economically dependant) and Ukraine (that was forcefully subdued as puppet state shortly before), as well as some allies from central east. Serbia is currently looking at Russia with positive eye and Turkey openly refuses to comply with NATO treaties.*
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This allows Russia to launch heavy invasion on Baltic States, Poland and also Romania. Militaries of those nations fight bravely but finally succumb to armoured onslaught.
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Dutch and German governments are very much skeptical with the war. Great part of society is not supporting it, what led to direct bertayal of eastern allies and lack of any support when Russians attacked. Yet, these countries are under heavy pressure from Washington, that looks for fullfillment of NATO treaties. Wavering is finally over when Russia - contented with numerous wins - simply does not stop on Oder River. Germans are in shock. Their military is disorganized and underfinanced, leading to only few well equipped brigades. Similarly, Dutch dispose only one heavy and one light battlegroup. Will it be enough to bleed Russians to death?
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At Delmsen, Dutch 43th Mechanized Brigade managed to stop and prepare good defensive positions, successfully predicting Russian axis of advance towards the heart of the Rhine.*
Your brigade is made of staff and its logistics. Your armoured fist is a 414th Tank Battalion, a mixed dutch-german unit, operating brand new Leoaprd 2A7 tanks. These are supported by two mechanized battalions, 44th (named after Johann Wilhelm Friso) and 45th (named after Oranje Gerlderland). Brigade reconneissance squadron "Huzaren van Boreel" operate significant amount of Spike LR top-attack ATGMs. 11th Armoured Engineer Battalion provides a company of pioneers. Rest of the battalion is currently preparing fuse charges on western bridges. German Jeager Company has mobilized to augment your last lines of defence.*
Additionally, your brigade is supported by Panzerhaubitze 2000 battalion from Fire Support Command and 13th Air Defence Battery operating NASAMS 2 medium range SAMs and SHORAD company of Stinger missiles. Our aircraft are also ready to serve, while Luftwaffe is trying to muster some support. Apache squadron is also on its way.
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According to our intel, you are facing a full strength Russian mechanized brigade. This unit is equipped with brand new Kurganets IFVs. Your CV90s will not stand a chance in direct combat. This is a new pattern brigade, dramatically overhauled with artillery and AA units. Expect brutal bashing. Russian force is supported by attack helicopters on regular basis, keep that in mind. Russian air force is also active in the area, but we do not know its effective strength. But beware: air cover of that Russian brigade is extremely good. Use your JSFs well, yet be ready for increased casualties. Something we surely cannot afford.
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SPECIAL VICTORY CONDITIONS:*

Your task is to stop the Russians. But not at all cost. Due to scenario size limits, Russians don't have that much numerological superiority. Still, Dutch player needs to watch his losses - your brigade must live to fight another day. For this reason, scenario is always considered Russian victory if at the end of scenario Russia has 18k (18000) or more points (which is about 25% of Dutch force value).
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the Dutch side.*
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Sources: My imagination*
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Design by: Marcin "SaS TrooP" Kaua* 
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