Surprise engagement*
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Date: October 6 1989*
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Battle Location: Northern China*
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Battle Type: USSR/People's Republic of China meeting engagment*
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Description: Unexpected spearheads meeting leads to big clash.*
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The first steps of the Soviet advance in northern China proved rather successful. Now is the time to exploit the initial victories to turn the advance into a true success and accomplish the political goals of the invasion.*
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37th Motorized Rifle Division's reconnaissance battalion has been thrown forward to probe the expected Chinese reaction while the rest of the division consolidates its conquests. The first kilometers of the march goes smooth, when, suddenly, recon helicopters report the arrival of a crack Chinese armored regiment, whsoe vanguard battalion is armed with some brand-new tanks and with mechanized infantry and SP-artillery support.*
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Immediate and coordinate reaction to the incoming menace is vital for the Soviet units. Few tanks are available, so preparation of strong anti-tank missile positions must be carefully carried on. The battalion's long-range reconnaissance company, supported by a small ATGM detachment from the division anti-tank battalion, can be used for a flanking manouver if needed.*
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Sources: Fictional scenario*
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Design by: Attilio Stefano Funel.**

 








