This a US rescue mission based on the first Stryker units to see combat in Iraq. Follow the link at the end of this text for a detailed account of the battle. I've made some minor changes for the sake of gameplay, but overall it's fairly accurate.
Special thanks to Tom D. for his invaluable help.
Description: Based on a documentary from the Military Channel. The following is from their website:
A "routine mission" in Iraq on Sept. 4, 2004, turned into a raging firefight for Stryker troops with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Scout Platoon, and B Company of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, as they fought off heavy fire (including 60-mm mortars and RPGs) in a rescue mission launched after Iraqi insurgents shot down a Kiowa helicopter and swarmed to capture it and the two pilots. Kiowa Down has all the action and drama of Black Hawk Down, but with a happy ending. The soldiers of 5-20 said this mission was the most intense fight they had encountered since being deployed in December 2003. B Company killed 66 enemies, and the Scout Platoon killed 46. (There were also 17 wounded.) The number of Americans killed in action: zero. There were only five U.S. wounded, in addition to the two pilots.
If playing against the AI, you should play the USA side.
There are 3 major objectives for the US player. 1: Load the wounded pilots into the MedEvac Stryker (turn 3) and bring them to safety at the edge of the map. 2: Bring the flatbed truck (turn 4) to the crash site and load the downed Kiowa, then drive to safety at the map edge. 3: Secure and hold the crash site. Each of these are high cost and must be protected.
Sources:
The Military Channel
and (for a detailed account) -
http://www.armytimes.com/print.php?f...PER-452676.php