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The Crowned Bear*
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Date: July 8, 2012*                     
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Battle location:  Aland Islands*
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Battle Type: Finland advance vs. Sweden*
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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 success of Finnish coastal jaegers in Marienhamn was followed by further attacks
aimed at creating a perimeter around the town. With Finnish special forces hunting
anti-ship missiles and SAM batteries, the Finns were rapidly dismantling the Swedes' ability
to block further Finnish reinforcements from arriving.*
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When the hostilities broke out the Finnish political leadership was unwilling to order a full mobilisation due to the perceived costs of such an undertaking. While the Navy and Air Forces were brought to full strenght, only select elements of the Army were mobilised. Amongst these was the Pori Brigade, the westernmost readiness brigade of the Finnish Defence Forces. While the Karelia Brigade packed more punch with it's CV90 IFVs and Leopard 2 main battle tanks, the Pori Brigade was equipped with the XA series of vehicles which held superb road mobility, mine protection and the ability to swim. This was perceived to be crucial in the archipelago with its numerous lakes, inlets and rivers, especially since the Swedes were more than likely to destroy as many bridges as they could to block further Finnish advances.*
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In the early hours of July 7 the lead elements of the First Jaeger Battalion of Pori Jaeger Brigade were succesfully shipped to Marienhamn. By this time the Swedes had abandoned any attempts to contain the Finnish beachhead due to their manpower shortages and had instead concentrated their forces to hold on to the numerous ferry harbors around the islands.*
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YOUR MISSION*
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Under your command are elements of the 1. Jaeger Battalion/Pori Jaeger Brigade. Your forces
are to take the ferry harbor near Storby. Our recon flights have revealed that the Swedes have destroyed the nearby bridge, so you'll have to find another way to get your forces across. Our intel on the enemy forces is somewhat lacking as our last UAV to patrol the area was shot down by surface to air missiles. We did manage to spot some small naval vessels near the harbor though. To bolster your organic recce capabilities one UAV is available to you.*
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Use your mobility to your advantage and try to bypass as much of the enemy troops as possible. Taking and holding the harbor is of key importance. Doing this will leave the Swedes unable to reinforce their invasion force and guarantees our victory.*