Humlebaek Counterattack 1985

[shahadi]

Originally Posted by wulfir

I wanted them to hit the upper Victory Hex and continue south. I assumed in most cases they would be obliterated by the player in a fight for that upper VH. They did not have targets to go for the 155mm battery.

When I played it the bulk of the Polish naval infantry managed to reach the VH where they were beaten back. At the end I noticed some of the units, inlcuding all the PT-76 tanks had skirted the fight around the VH and made it across the lake, but not far enough to make it to the 155s...

I spotted at least, 2 TOPAS-2AP and 3 PT-76Bs at Naebbet with two 2 PT-76s landing in Noedebo at Hex (43,18). I loaded my engineers in two trucks heading north to Noedebo.

The engineers defeated a PT-76 and her section of infantry at Hex (40,69) preventing the enemy from engaging at Hex (70,65) or at Groenholt station (66,92).

I detached two Centurions from U0 company at Hex (70,65) to support the engineers in their new task to protect the 155s.

Several fights ensued resulting in destruction of the enemy at Noedebo.

They crossed the lake.

[shahadi]

Humlebaek Counterattack, Kvistgaard

Although the Danish force is augmented with a platoon of Jaegers, an additional company of heavy infantry, and a flight of F-104Gs, the promised USMC MEU-Ground Element is non-existent. Given the language in the scen text, I expected the Marine battalion to arrive as a reinforcement.

The battle at Fredensborg was fierce costing heavy casualties to one infantry company in particular due to a devastating rocket barrage. As is common in Urban Operations Danish losses extended to her scouts and tanks. As a result, I suggest adding about 1200 support points to replenish her core.

Fredensborg Battle Report

Fredensborg Battle Results

Fredensborg Campaign Summary

Thanks wulfir!

[wulfir]

Updated version of campaign 020. Should include fixes for the problems mentioned in this thread.

[shahadi]

Originally Posted by wulfir

Updated version of campaign 020. Should include fixes for the problems mentioned in this thread.

I fired up the fix patch to discover that the KVISTGAARD battle scen text states the following: (1)You still have access to the 155mm guns, (2) A platoon worth of Jaegers, (3) one fresh HV Company has been pulled out of the line and redirected to beef up your force, and (4) Some tactical air is also en route. These units appear in the battle.

Now, although the scen text has the following language, "It is all we can do for now," the next paragraph reads that a battalion size force is being transported in your direction right now." I understood this to mean that the marines would appear in the battle as a reinforcement, similar to the F-104G's. If the marines are not to appear, this is a big tease.

[wulfir]

Originally Posted by shahadi

If the marines are not to appear, this is a big tease.

I see your point. And the Marines show up for the final battle only...

I intended it as a hint that they will be arriving soon.


..... scen 004 KVISTGAARD takes place Aug 22, 1985 - morning

aaand scen 005 HUMLEBAEK takes place Aug 22, 1985 - afternoon

[shahadi]

KVISTGAARD Battle Summary

The KVISTGAARD battle has a few twists and one big surprise. Overall, I earned a marginal victory although all the objectives were captured, KVISTGAARD was a brutal fight.

KVISTGAARD Battle Report

KVISTGAARD Battle Result

HUMLEBAEK Campaign Summary

Regarding the ESPERGARDE battle, the scen text has the following wording: "Heavy air support will compensate your lack of major artillery assets." However, as there is no air support listed in the roster, how much air support and of what assets are planned for this battle? We can edit the campaign to add support points to purchase the air. Please advise.

Thanks wulfir for another entertaining scenario.

[wulfir]

Originally Posted by shahadi

However, as there is no air support listed in the roster, how much air support and of what assets are planned for this battle?

Danish air force:

F-16B strike element (Maverick)
F-16B strike element (Maverick)

CF-104G strike element (unguided rockets)
CF-104G strike element (unguided rockets)
CF-104G strike element (unguided rockets)

USMC:

EA-6B Intruder strike element (SEAD)

A-6E Intruder (Paveway)

A-6E Intruder (Snakeye/Napalm)
A-6E Intruder (Snakeye/Napalm)

UAV (one single unit)

[Roman]

Originally Posted by wulfir

Updated version of campaign 020. Should include fixes for the problems mentioned in this thread.

corrupted file

[shahadi]

There is an additional observation I need to share. Some units securing a VF hex should have a reaction turn value of 98 so that they won't leave their post chasing to retake a captured VF. It is a balancing act, how many units to "counterattack" and which units to stay in place.

[wulfir]

Originally Posted by shahadi

Some units securing a VF hex should have a reaction turn value of 98 so that they won't leave their post chasing to retake a captured VF.

This is good advice. Worth to highlight!