War of the Flea:  Battered Bastards*
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Date: April, 2016*
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Battle Location: Gizai, Lithuania.*
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Battle Type: United States Defense v. Russian Assault.*
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Background:  Russia began its incursion into Norway in April 2015, following by a flanking attack into Finland in December.  Now, in April 2016, the fighting to the north has stalled and battle lines have stabilized.  Realizing the initiative has to be regained, Russian Forces now move into the Baltic States.*
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Lt. Col. Dahlgren turned to CSM Franklin and shook his head.  "Speed bumps, that's what we are, speedbumps!".  Franklin smiled back and replied, "No sir, we're Airborne Infantry".*
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Russian Forces have rolled through Estonia and Latvia, their next target is Lithuania.  NATO forces have joined the fight, but have been pushed back.  The Ukranians have stalled a Russian thrust west through their country, and the Russian's northern attack is being heavily interdicted by air assets.  The Russians have now let loose their forces holding the Kaliningrad Oblast.*
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Facing you are elements of the Russian 336th Independent Marine Brigade.  NATO air is attempting to intedict their movement east to Vilkaviskis but air support is spread thinly.  Expect at least one MRR supported by tanks. Their Objective is Vilnius. You Command three companies of the 506th Infantry Regiment, supported by a screening element of the 32nd Cavalry Regiment, and fire support from the 320th Field Artillary Regiment (on and off map).  Apaches from the 1st Battalion of the 101st Aviation Regt are on the way to assist. Your orders are to hold your positions and defend the apporach to Marijampole.*
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Designed to be played by the US side.*
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Design by: Thomas Garlock*

