The Saints to the Rescue*
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Date: February, 1978*
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Battle Location: Thrasher war zone, Rhodesia*
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Battle Type: Rhodesia vs ZANLA meeting engagement*
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Description: By the mid-1970s, black nationalist guerillas were operating in eastern Rhodesia
from bases in Mozambique. To counter the threat of the insurgents the Rhodesians created
the highly mobile Fire Forces. One unit dedicated to the airborne Fire Force concept was the
Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI), nicknamed The Saints.*
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The Scenario: Selous Scouts have detected movement near a small body of water in the Thrasher war zone.
You command a Fire Force from the RLI, four C-Car helicopters and one command K-Car. En route are
one Para Dak with additional RLI troopers and some strike aircraft. Your mission is to aid the
Selous Scouts on the ground and wipe out the ZANLA insurgents.*
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Notes: The size of the enemy force is unknown. It might be a good idea to use your scouts to
gather information on the enemy before comitting your own forces. You will have experience and
training as well as mobility on your side. Make sure you know how to conduct a Para Drop, as the
commander it is your decision as to where exactly you want your airborne reinforcements to land.*
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**

