Jatkosota
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Jatkosota - The Continuation War
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The Finns called this conflict the Continuation War, because it was seen as a continuation of events that began with the Winter War. What began as a defensive strategy, designed to provide a German counterweight to Soviet pressure, ended as an offensive strategy, aimed at invading the Soviet Union. The Finns had been lured by the prospects of regaining their lost territories and ridding themselves of the Soviet threat. In July 1941, the Finnish army began a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus and north of Lake Ladoga, and by the end of August 1941, Finnish troops had reached the prewar boundaries. By December 1941, the Finnish advance had reached the outskirts of Leningrad and the Svir River (which connects the southern ends of Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega). By the end of 1941, the front became stabilized, and the Finns did not conduct major offensive operations for the following two and one-half years.
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Arena - SEA II
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Country Percentages
50% Finnish
50% Soviets
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Finnish
Units:
33% - Brewster B-239 (A44)
33% - P-40C (A48)
33% - Hurricane Mk I (A50)
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Objective:Â
The Finnish Air Force must defend against the incoming bomber raid.
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Orders:
Brewster B-239 - Launch from A44 and fly CAP over Viipuri city
P-40C - Launch from A48 and intercept the incoming raid.
Hurricane Mk I - Launch from A50 and intercept the incoming raid
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Restrictions:Â
None
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Soviet
Units:
33% Boston Mk III
33% I-16
33% Hurricane Mk I
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Objective:Â
The Red Air Force will take-off and bomb Viipuri city located at 4,6,1. The Soviets must destroyÂ
the Finnish Army HQ represented by the castle with a tower object on the North side of the City.
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Orders:
Boston III - Launch from A5 to attack Viipuri city.
I-16 - Launch from A5 and provide escort to the bombers headed for Viipuri city.
Hurricane I - Launch from A5 and provide escort to the bombers headed for Viipuri city
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Restrictions:
None
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Victory Conditions:Â
The Red Air Force must destroy the Finnish Army HQ to declare victory.
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Arena Settings:
1. Terrain – Karelia
2. Icon Range - 9000
3. Wind – 0 kts
4. Time – Start time 1430
5. Fighter and Bomber Warning Range - 36,960 about 7 miles
6. Enemy Collisions - On
7. External view for bombers (F3) - On
8. Visibility – 7 miles
9. Friendly Collisions - Off
10. Fuel – 1.5
11. Ack - .3
12. Kill Shooter - off
13. Tower Range – 36,960 (for display to aid players, match the above setting.)
14. Radar – Off
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Designer Notes:Â
Weather Report: The target area may be partially obscured by scattered low level and medium altitude cumulusÂ
formations.
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CM notes:
The Finnish HQ is represented by objects F49STR011,12,13 &14
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Event Designer:Â
Redtail7 February 2013
Modified to snapshot 04/2014 - 68Raptor