"Red Dawn" series -Battle for Antonito*
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Date: September, 1984*
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Battle Location: Antonito, Colorado, United States*
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Battle Type: Nicaraguan advance vs. US delay*
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Game Lenght: 35 turns
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Difficulty: Hard
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DESCRIPTION: The occupation of most of New Mexico by the Central American Peoples Alliance (CAPA) formed by both Cuba and Nicaraguan armed forces takes almost a full week. With the intention to link up with Reconnaisance elements from the Baltic Naval Infantry Brigade of the 55th Soviet Naval Infantry Division, the 2nd Battallion of Nicaragua's "San Rafael del Norte" Brigade simultaneously leads the advance north into Colorado through their first obstacle on their way. Delaying their thrust are elements from the 4th Infantry Brigade, US 4th Infatry Division.  
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the US side.
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Sources: Fictional scenario inspired by both the 1984 movie "Red Dawn"/ and 1983 "Ten Soldiers" script by Kevin Reynolds.
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Design by Jose Logrono**

 