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Hunters from the Sea*
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Date: July 5, 2012*                     
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Battle location:  Marienhamn, Aland Islands*
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Battle Type: Finland vs. Sweden amphibious landing*
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Scenario by Koh*
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If played against the AI, the human player should take the Finnish side.*
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The Aland Islands, laying between Finland and Sweden in the Baltic Sea were ceded to Russia in 1809 after the Swedish defeat in War of Finland, along with the Swedish eastern provinces that formed the modern day Finland. Upon gaining independence from Soviet Russia in 1917, Finland also gained sovereignty over the island group and it's Swedish-speaking inhabitants. The population of the islands, however, expressed their will to be incorporated into Sweden. The ownership dispute between Finland and Sweden was resolved when the League of Nations decided in 1922 that the island group belongs to Finland.*
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After laying dormant for nearly a century, the dispute over the ownership of the Aland Islands flares up again. Following the failure of diplomatic efforts, Sweden takes the initiative and seizes the Aland Islands by force, hoping that this demonstration of resolve will be enough to force the Finns to back down.*
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The Finnish political leadership is however unwilling to let the strategically important island group to fall under Swedish control. Elements of the naval reserves are called up and a task force is formed with the intent of retaking the islands. The Finns quickly achieve air superiority over the disputed area after commiting the majority of their air forces there. Retaking the isles is left to coastal jaeger battalions of the Finnish Navy.*
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YOUR MISSION*
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Under your command are elements of a coastal jaeger battalion that has been shipped to the Aland Islands. Following special forces operations and air strikes a corridor has been secured through which your amphibious task force has slipped deep into the heart of the island group. Gathering in the Oenningbyfjaerden, your forces must secure the Lemstroems channel and continue into the provincial capital of Marienhamn. The Swedish forces guarding the town and the harbor therein are amongst the best the Swedish armed forces have to offer. Proceed with caution, secure the harbor and it's perimeter and drive away the Swedish forces occupying the town. Success here will allow us to ship in an overwhelming amount of troops and re-establish our command over the islands.