Re: Long Generated Campaign US v Communist
The heavy M103 tanks finally caught up with the infantry on the smaller ridge to the south. Using their thick frontal armor as a defense, they plowed their way forward into close proximity to the enemy infantry emplacements. Many RPG-2 rockets were fired at the brave tankers, but fortunately most missed, and the few that hit did not penetrate. One of the M103's was immobilized, but it basically just turned into a heavy pillbox at that point. It continued to pour serious amounts of lead into the enemy positions from its three MG's. Eight enemy infantry squads were eliminated or forced back into the woods. The B10 launcher was taken under fire by several Pattons, and was forced to cower in its foxhole until a light attack helo crept close enough to strafe it into oblivion.
Our infantry and scouts are now making good progress down the west side of the SE peak and across the valley to the SW peak, assisted by a battery of 105mm, tank fire, and MG volleys. Smoke is screen them from long range fire, and most of the enemy units they uncover are heavily suppressed and unable to return fire effectively. Time is getting to be a problem since we still need to climb that peak. The men are getting hot and very tired. I don't think they can be pushed much harder or they'll lose some of their fighting ability.
Up north, the tanks are turning south to approach the NW peak, while the two transport helos have managed to deposit a company of infantry in a sheltered area at the base of the peak. Sniper and MG teams have been doing a good job of covering fire as the other troops press forward to join them. Two A-26's have been ordered to make a pass ahead of them and pepper the slopes with cluster bomblets to allow them a chance. Otherwise, the enemy shooting down from the slopes is liable to cut us to pieces.
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After an additional 20 minutes or so of heavy fighting, we have managed to reach our objectives with minimal losses. The enemy, seeing our flags raised above the objective areas, slunk away and left us to celebrate a hard won victory.
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