Emp_Palpatine
13/06/2006, 18h39
Je l'ai promis à Mass il y a quelques temps, alors je me lance. Ce sera un AAR sur un PBEM que je viens de commencer avec un fidèle adversaire Américain. Peu de chances qu'il passe par ici. :mrgreen:
Voilà la description du scenario:
Briefing SINO-SOVIET WAR
FIRE IN THE EAST
Hypothetical attack by the Soviet Union against Chinese forces along the Amur River.
Date: August 1969
Location: Soviet-Chinese Border
Map scale: 50km per hex
Time scale: Half Week Turns
Unit Scale: Division
Length: 18 Turns
UNIT COLORS:
SOVIET UNION
Army - Gold on Red
Air Force - White on Red
Mongolian Corps - Red on White
CHINA
Border Divisions - Lt.Yellow on Yellow
Security Militia - Blue on Yellow
Regular Army - Green on Yellow
Air Force - Red on White
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
Chance of North Korean intervention
Chance of chemical/nuclear escalation
Chance of major storms & cold conditions
**********
Since the days of the Czar, China has continued to press historical claims on significant land areas in Siberia. The Soviet "land grab" in the far east at the conclusion of WWII left the Chinese feeling slighted by the necessity to accept borders as dictated by their more powerful Soviet "comrades" to the north. Tensions remained high along the vast northern border of China ever since. The area of greatest conflict was the long Amur River border, where Chinese and Soviet border guards skirmished throughout the 60's. Local Chinese forces would press claims on small islands dotting the river course, and have to be politely but firmly escorted back across the border by Soviet police. In 1969, however, the Chinese government hardened its position against such incidents, which led to a serious flare-up on Demasky Island. Chinese forces infiltrated the island to ambush and kill some 30 Soviet border guards. The incident escalated rapidly as both sides called in reinforcements, but was eventually resolved without a major conflict when cooler heads prevailed on both sides. While the Soviets may have forgiven, they did not forget.
Geopolitically, Russia has always been wary of the intensely populated Chinese state bordering on the vast, sparsely-populated yet resource-rich Siberian region. To insure the integrity of this area and protect the vital Trans-Siberian Rail line to their major Pacific Port of Vladivostok, the Soviets have always stationed 30% to 40% of their total armed forces along the Chinese border. From the Chinese side, the "Mongolian Salient" has always seemed a thorn jutting into the heart of Manchuria, China's northernmost province. In addition to pressing claims on Siberian territories, China also asked Soviet Premier Khrushchev at one point what the Soviet reaction would be if Mongolia became part of China. Khrushchev deftly replied "Leave that decision up to the Mongolians" - but ever since, the Russians have aggressively courted Mongolia as a client state.
The premise of this scenario is that the Chinese, embittered and increasingly confrontational, have decided to support dissident factions planning an attempted coup inside Mongolia. Chinese troops, disguised as peasants, cross the Mongolian Border in an attempt to foment the rebellion, while increasing pressure is placed on the Amur River border zone as a distraction.
The Russians, however, have long since decided on the course of action they will take in the Far East. Unbeknownst to the Chinese, they have been secretly building up forces in the east, bringing in more first line Category A divisions and building their second echelon Category B divisions up to strength. The shooting incident at Demasky Island convinces them that China must be dealt a punishing blow, and the Mongolian incursion becomes the perfect pretext to launch their attack. On the night of August 2nd 1969, therefore, troops of the Soviet 10th Army based near Irkutsk under Lt. General Pavel Chernyiev move quickly to the Mongolian border near Suhbaatar and press south toward the capital of Ulaan Battar to aid their comrades in an hour of need. Their intention is simply to prop up the friendly Mongolian government, and foil the Chinese sponsored coup attempt. But when Soviet satellite reconnaissance indicates that China is mobilizing regular army units in Manchuria, General Georgi Kamenekov is ordered to launch his powerful Far East Front in a punishing attack along the Amur River. Elements of four Soviet armies hasten to their assembly areas, and within 48 hours the Sino-Soviet border erupts in the largest armed conflict ever seen on the Asian continent. The world watches breathlessly and wonders if the conflict will stop short of a catastrophic nuclear confrontation.
Voilà la description du scenario:
Briefing SINO-SOVIET WAR
FIRE IN THE EAST
Hypothetical attack by the Soviet Union against Chinese forces along the Amur River.
Date: August 1969
Location: Soviet-Chinese Border
Map scale: 50km per hex
Time scale: Half Week Turns
Unit Scale: Division
Length: 18 Turns
UNIT COLORS:
SOVIET UNION
Army - Gold on Red
Air Force - White on Red
Mongolian Corps - Red on White
CHINA
Border Divisions - Lt.Yellow on Yellow
Security Militia - Blue on Yellow
Regular Army - Green on Yellow
Air Force - Red on White
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
Chance of North Korean intervention
Chance of chemical/nuclear escalation
Chance of major storms & cold conditions
**********
Since the days of the Czar, China has continued to press historical claims on significant land areas in Siberia. The Soviet "land grab" in the far east at the conclusion of WWII left the Chinese feeling slighted by the necessity to accept borders as dictated by their more powerful Soviet "comrades" to the north. Tensions remained high along the vast northern border of China ever since. The area of greatest conflict was the long Amur River border, where Chinese and Soviet border guards skirmished throughout the 60's. Local Chinese forces would press claims on small islands dotting the river course, and have to be politely but firmly escorted back across the border by Soviet police. In 1969, however, the Chinese government hardened its position against such incidents, which led to a serious flare-up on Demasky Island. Chinese forces infiltrated the island to ambush and kill some 30 Soviet border guards. The incident escalated rapidly as both sides called in reinforcements, but was eventually resolved without a major conflict when cooler heads prevailed on both sides. While the Soviets may have forgiven, they did not forget.
Geopolitically, Russia has always been wary of the intensely populated Chinese state bordering on the vast, sparsely-populated yet resource-rich Siberian region. To insure the integrity of this area and protect the vital Trans-Siberian Rail line to their major Pacific Port of Vladivostok, the Soviets have always stationed 30% to 40% of their total armed forces along the Chinese border. From the Chinese side, the "Mongolian Salient" has always seemed a thorn jutting into the heart of Manchuria, China's northernmost province. In addition to pressing claims on Siberian territories, China also asked Soviet Premier Khrushchev at one point what the Soviet reaction would be if Mongolia became part of China. Khrushchev deftly replied "Leave that decision up to the Mongolians" - but ever since, the Russians have aggressively courted Mongolia as a client state.
The premise of this scenario is that the Chinese, embittered and increasingly confrontational, have decided to support dissident factions planning an attempted coup inside Mongolia. Chinese troops, disguised as peasants, cross the Mongolian Border in an attempt to foment the rebellion, while increasing pressure is placed on the Amur River border zone as a distraction.
The Russians, however, have long since decided on the course of action they will take in the Far East. Unbeknownst to the Chinese, they have been secretly building up forces in the east, bringing in more first line Category A divisions and building their second echelon Category B divisions up to strength. The shooting incident at Demasky Island convinces them that China must be dealt a punishing blow, and the Mongolian incursion becomes the perfect pretext to launch their attack. On the night of August 2nd 1969, therefore, troops of the Soviet 10th Army based near Irkutsk under Lt. General Pavel Chernyiev move quickly to the Mongolian border near Suhbaatar and press south toward the capital of Ulaan Battar to aid their comrades in an hour of need. Their intention is simply to prop up the friendly Mongolian government, and foil the Chinese sponsored coup attempt. But when Soviet satellite reconnaissance indicates that China is mobilizing regular army units in Manchuria, General Georgi Kamenekov is ordered to launch his powerful Far East Front in a punishing attack along the Amur River. Elements of four Soviet armies hasten to their assembly areas, and within 48 hours the Sino-Soviet border erupts in the largest armed conflict ever seen on the Asian continent. The world watches breathlessly and wonders if the conflict will stop short of a catastrophic nuclear confrontation.