Part 5: Operation Torskblast: Turns 7-8

Operation Torskblast: Turns 7-8

Pay attention to this update, because things are actually happening now.



Deep into enemy territory, there are still no actual enemies, leading to the speculation that the Norweigans deployed a massive force of dozens of mortar teams.




Many of the infantry have settled into defensive positions with an excellent firing arc overlooking the valley. The planning phase of the battle is about ended at this point.



And more useless mortar barrages on unoccupied land. The Norweigans may be losing the land grab, but they are decisively winning the war on permafrost.



Finally, on our 8th turn, the first two direct shots are fired. A Norweigan TOW Missile hits the front turret of our Strv 121 and fails to penetrate, but the retaliatory 120mm round destroys the vehicle that launched the offending weapon.



These aren't the most dangerous things they could be throwing at our tanks, but they could still mean bad news if they get a lucky shot or a shot on the side/rear armour.



Even though we were expecting strikes to the flanks, the Norweigans send a horde of infantry straight across the bridge. However, as mentioned earlier, moving across a low-lying road is open invitation to several enemy attacks.



While not decimated, the Norweigan group takes quite a few losses and gets stopped in its tracks.



As you can see, the Homeguard Squads are 8-man units with somewhat lacking armaments. They also don't have any vision upgrades. They have a high rifle range, but they aren't even in a position to take a potshot at our troops for the time being.



As of this moment, combat operations in Scandanavia have officially begun. We're doing excellently so far; don't let me down, men.