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Combined Arms Balkan Scenario

Briefing: Brig. Kanopoulus

by Rich Bliss

Advancing to the relief of their fellow countrymen in Macedonia, (and complicating events on the battlefield) is the Greek 23rd Armored Brigade, acting under the following orders:

TO: Brigadier H. Kanopoulus
Commanding Officer, 23rd Armored Brigade

FROM: Northern Army Command - Salonika

SUBJECT: Operation Redemption

You are hereby ordered to take your brigade and advance immediately into Macedonia and support the Macedonian Popular People's Army in their bid to overthrow the unjust tyranny of their Slavic Overlords. You will move at your best possible speed and should therefore leave your artillery behind. In it's place you will be fully supported by the heroic pilots of the Greek Air Force.

The Bulgarians have remained true to their despicable habits of attempting to block the will of the Macedonian people, and are said to have pledged their support to Yugoslavia, but that should not be a problem to you as elements of the 3rd Infantry Division will be advancing forward with you, covering your right flank.

The forces under command are the following:

23rd ARMORED BRIGADE Experienced, Morale 9

BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS

    1 Command Stand
    1 AMX-10P

BRIGADE ENGINEER COMPANY

    1 Command Engineer Stand
    2 Engineer Stands
    2 M113 APC
    1 M113 APC with Line Charge TTailer
    1 AVLB
    1 Earthmover

ADA BATTERY
1 Command Stand
1 Gun Crew Stand
1 20mm Rh 202 AA Gun
1 Medium Truck

1st BATTALION, 23rd ARMORED BRIGADE

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS
      1 Command AMX 30 Tank
      2 Heavy Ammunition Trucks

    A COMPANY
      1 Command AMX 30 Tank
      3 AMX 30 Tanks

    B COMPANY
      1 Command AMX 30 Tank
      3 AMX 30 Tanks

    C COMPANY
      1 Command AMX 30 Tank
      3 AMX 30 Tanks

2nd BATTALION, 23rd ARMORED BRIGADE

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS
      1 Command AMX 30 Tank
      2 Heavy Ammunition Trucks
      A COMPANY
        1 Command AMX 30 Tank
        3 AMX 30 Tanks

      B COMPANY
        1 Command AMX 30 Tank
        3 AMX 30 Tanks

      C COMPANY
        1 Command AMX 30 Tank
        3 AMX 30 Tanks

3rd BATTALION, 23rd ARMORED BRIGADE

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS
      1 Command Stand
      1 AMX10P
      1 120mm Mortar
      1 Gun Crew (DS)
      1 AMX10TM
      1 Heavy Ammunition Truck

    A COMPANY
      1 Command/Weapons Stand - Milan OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      3 AMX10P

    B COMPANY
      1 Command/Weapons Stand Milan OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      3 AMX10P

    C COMPANY

      1 Command/Weapons Stand Milan OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      1 Infantry Stand 90mm M67 RR OOO
      3 AMX10P

For information check the section for Greece in CA.

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