Melee at Vinzier*
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Date: February 16, 1954*
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Battle Location: Vinzier, Germany*
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Battle Type: France advance vs USSR delay*
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Description: The Korean War has spread into Europe. Soviet forces have launched a massive assault on western Europe.*
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The French Group Dupont, a small tank-infantry Task Force, is sent to clear out weak Soviet forces holding the small and yet undamaged German village of Vinzier. The French force includes a few ARL 44 tanks pressed into service. These less than successful heavy tanks were originally slated for phasing out but due to the emergency situation in Europe they have been forced to soldier on.*
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It is known that the village is held by a small number of Soviet infantry and some heavy tanks. French reinforcements in the form of an AMX13 light tank squadron is expected but has not arrived when the attack starts.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the French side.*
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Sources: Fictional scenario*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**






















