CAMPAIGN-"SLUGGING IT OUT"*
CUEVA DEL OSO (Cave of the Bear)!*
October 18, 1962 0700 Hours**

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: In this scenario you have a lot of latitude for purchasing units. I leave it up to you to pick what you think would be historical, logical and winnable. Good hunting!**

CNN NEWS REPORT: After three days of hard fighting, the US forces have pushed to the outskirts of Havana. The area around West Berlin has erupted in violent conflict. The Russians and Warsaw Pact troops are seeking to blockade the city completely to put pressure on the US and the fighting in Cuba.**

American forces, supported by NATO allies, have risen to the occasion, and victory appears imminent.**

TF Freedom has suffered heavy losses but the final goal is now within reach. Not since the bloody fighting for Manila have Marines been involved in heavy city fighting. Now it is before them.**

Though many Cubans have readily supported the American troops, there is still a strong residue who views the attack as more American imperialism being forced upon them. They are going to defend their homeland with a vengeance.

cNN has gotten information from sources in Havana that a strong defensive force inside the city. U-2 flights have not detected mechanized forces, but CNN sources assure us that hidden the myriad of buildings the Russians and Cubans stil can pack a punch to any attackers.**

YOUR ORDERS:**

Its been three days of hell, commander. I'm fully aware of what your men have endured. So have a lot of other marines and paratroopers. We are now going into the city.**

I know you've heard about the fighting in Germany. Our guys are doing well, and have given the Russians and East Germans a real bloody nose.**

If we succeed here, it is quite likely that the Russians will stand down in Germany. What we do here now, therefore, is vital.**

In the light of the successes of your troops your company has been selected to work its way to the Central Headquarters. Castro and other communist leaders are holed up there, directing the defenses of the capital.**

Castro is not to escape. We want him, and his closest aides, dead or alive. One thing is sure, he must not get away.** 

Get to it. We need to finish this fight.**
