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The Fourth Crusade*
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Date: July 16, 1977*                     
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Battle location:  Kustavi, Finland*
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Battle type: Sweden vs Finland amphibious landing*
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Scenario by Koh*
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The human player should take the Swedish side.*
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The war between Finland and Sweden officially began on July 2 when the Royal Swedish Air Forces launched a surprise raid against the Finnish town of Naantali. The destruction of oil refineries and a power plant left the town devastated and western Finland in chaos. On the same day, Finland declared a state of war.*
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The Swedish forces occupied the Aland Isles on 8th of July and when it became apparent that the Finns would not back down, further plans to launch an invasion on Finland proper were made. On July 16th, the Swedish armed forces launched their daring invasion.*
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YOUR MISSION*
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Under your command is a reinforced infantry battalion. Your day one objective is the small settlement of Kustavi. Land your forces and secure the village and it's surroundings and continue your attack further inland. Take control of the bridges in the area to secure the beachhead. We plan to land our heavy forces later today using the ferry harbor in Kustavi, so success here is vital. Earlier reconnaissance reports indicate a company strong element defending the village in well prepared positions. One of our reconnaissance flights spotted further enemy forces approaching the area. We fear that they might have already taken positions to guard the roads leading inland.*