Flashpoint Abidjan*
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Date: June 27, 2009*
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Battle Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivorie*
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Battle Type: France advance vs Green delay*
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Description: Abidjan, home to the French 43e Battalion de Infanterie Marine, has for some time been the scene of civil unrest. Elements of the Ivorian government forces claim the French are supporting rebel factions now in control of other areas of Cote d’Ivorie.*
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By late June 2009 the situation has reached the boiling point and it is clear the Ivorian government has lost control of the capital. The French 43 BIMa is instructed to regain control of Abidjan but immediately come under assault from elements of the Ivorian armed forces and armed gangs – so called “patriots”.* 
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As the French commander you must secure the area around the French base and safely evacuate the European nationals who have gathered at Hotel Palace.*
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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*


