Cuban Crisis - Norway

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Date: October 27, 1962
Battle Location: Near Skibotn, Norway
Battle Type: Soviet Union assault vs Norway/USMC defend
Scenario description: Fictional Scenario

In an attempt to gain something to negotiate away in return for missiles in Cuba the Soviets have ordered the mobilization of the Warsaw Pact!
NATO and Pact forces face off in central Europe, but neither side really wants to start WW III so everyone stays on high alert but maintains their positions.

Norway has mobilized, but not deployed their regular army, not wanting to provoke the Soviets. However the Homeguard and some recon elements are in defensive positions, "just in case".
A USMC Battalion Landing Team (BLT) has been landed and deployed in the Skibotn area. Washington feels certain the the Soviets won't try anything if they know they have to face American troops.

However, in Norway the Soviets feel limited hostilities confined to northern Norway will gain them a trading card they can use for being allowed to place their missiles in Cuba. After all, you can always blame a rogue commander and have him shot before things get totally out of hand!

On Oct. 26 the Soviets make a surprise announcement; they will demobilize their forces in central Europe, and invite NATO to send observers.

Then at dawn Oct. 27 northern Norway erupts!