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War in the North, is the 4th and the last campaign in Wargame: AirLand Battle. It takes place on September 18, 1985. The USSR and its allies have declared war on Sweden and started crossing its borders, effectively throwing this neutral country on NATO's side. Player takes the role of NATO commander who has to reorganize his troops and hold the line.

NATO Objective(s)[]

Both Sides must break the enemy moral in less than 20 rounds.

NATO Secondary Objective(s)[]

Retaining control of OSLO, Copenhagen & Stockholm.

Balance of Power[]

Scenario balance favours PACT.

Background[]

September 18th, 1985

The news have confirmed by all Western press agency: USSR & his allies have declared war on Sweden and started crossing its borders, effectively throwing this neutral country on NATO's side.

But for the latter, although thankful for this reinforcement, the strategic situation is grim.

While the Norwegian Army had hopes of holding the Trondheim bottleneck long enough for NATO reinforcements to arrive, the end of Sweden's neutrality now leave its flank completely open to Soviet manoeuvres.

The Swedish Army, the main mechanised force in the theatre, has not yet completely mobilised its forces: the Warsaw Pact won't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

For NATO, it is a matter of survival to reorganise a new defensive line and hold it long enough to regroup a counter-stake force strong enough to reverse the situation.

For the Warsaw Pact, to take advance of its initial superiority to inflict as much casualties as possible to the enemy.

And for both, control of airfield and harbours will be vital to keep the reinforcement coming... 

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