Reindeer Games: Valkoinen Kuolema (White Death)*
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Date:  31 December 2015*
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Battle Location:  Sodankyla, 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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Russian forces have invaded northern Finland in an attempt to stabilize their southern flank from an earlier incursion into northern Norway.  Initial gains by the Russian forces were costly as the Finns made them pay dearly for every mile of Finnish soil gained.*
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The Russian Drive south along the E75 was halted near Siltaharju with the destruction of the 9th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade.  The Russians responded with a secondary strike through Sala south of the Finnish line, toward the center of the country.*
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Elements of the recently reconstituted 166th Guards Separate MRB are pressing west on two parallel lines towards Sodankyla.  Sodankyla's airfield was cratered early in the conflict and is no longer an objective.  The bridges across the Kitenen River to Rt E75 are!*
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You command mixed elements of Jager and mechanized infantry supported by artillery, and scout anti-tank hunter/killer groups. You also have good artillery support. Opposing you are heavy mechanized infantry and tanks.*  
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There are no air assets on either side, due to weather .*
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If the Russians outflank your northern line, they will cut Finland in half and achieve their objectives.  You must hold the line!*
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Design by Grant1BatSim